Carson Benge’s Arm is Changing the Game | San Diego Padres News

Carson Benge is rewriting Mets history with his cannon arm, throwing out two runners at home plate in the first inning — a first in franchise history for an outfielder. His defensive wizardry helped secure a 2-1 win, part of a 10-game winning streak in 13 outings. With four outfield assists in three games and nine on the season (most in the NL), Benge’s arm strength ranks top percentile in MLB, turning potential base stealers into second-inning spectators. Already leading the charge for Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove honors, even bench coach Kai Correa insists he deserves both. While his range is average, his impact is undeniable — from highlight catches to game-saving throws. At just 23, Benge is closing in on ending the Mets’ 10-year Gold Glove drought and proving he’s not just a sparkplug, but the team’s cornerstone defender. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34e7b41b32100747