David Peterson Talks Key Postseason Moments, Facing Juan Soto, & His Mets Journey

In this episode of Meet at the Apple, Mets pitcher David Peterson takes us inside some of the most iconic moments from last season, including clutch performances in Milwaukee and Philadelphia. He breaks down the win-or-go-home mindset, what it was like to face Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto, and the emotions of clinching a postseason berth.   Plus, Peterson shares his thoughts on AJ Minter’s recovery from hip surgery, his own journey back from injury, and what it means to be a part of this Mets pitching staff in 2024.   🔥 Topics Covered: 🔹 Breaking down key postseason double plays (00:03:25) 🔹 Clinching moments vs. Milwaukee & Philadelphia (00:07:42) 🔹 Holding Juan Soto to a .105 batting average! (00:08:25) 🔹 The mindset of facing elite hitters like Schwarber & Soto (00:08:44) 🔹 Connecting with new Mets reliever AJ Minter (00:09:23) 🔹 Recovery from hip surgery & returning stronger in 2024 (00:09:50)   📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Breaking down a critical moment vs. Schwarber in the postseason 00:01:28 - Reflecting on 2023 & recovering from hip surgery 02:20 - Biggest key starts from last season 03:25 - Breaking down key double plays in Milwaukee & Arizona 06:56 - Clinching the NLCS & celebrating with teammates 07:42 - Getting a clutch ground ball to secure a win vs. the Phillies 08:25 - David Peterson’s insane career numbers vs. Juan Soto 08:44 - The challenge of facing elite hitters like Schwarber & Soto 09:23 - Talking with AJ Minter about hip surgery recovery 09:50 - Final thoughts & excitement for 2024   📲 Follow us: ➡️ Twitter: @VitoFCalise | @JMB9191 ➡️ Subscribe for more Mets content! 🎥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices