Inside the Mets Approach with Daniel Murphy

Welcome to The Mets Clubhouse Pass presented by PC Richard & Son, hosted by Andy Martino. In this episode, Andy gives you a true inside-the-building perspective on the Mets' early season — including why front offices don’t overreact to small sample struggles, what’s real vs noise, and why there’s confidence in this roster. Then, former Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy joins the show for a deep, analytical baseball conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Murphy breaks down: What hitters actually discuss during early struggles with runners in scoring position Why situational hitting is everything early in the season The mental approach elite players use to stay consistent How hitting philosophy evolves at the highest level Why “win this pitch” is the foundation of success Plus, Andy dives into early takeaways from inside the Mets clubhouse — including pitching standouts, leadership tone, and what matters long-term. If you want real baseball talk from inside the game, this is it. Chapters 0:00 Intro + Inside View of Mets Start 3:02 Pitching Positives + Early Standouts3:31 Daniel Murphy Joins the Show7:26 Situational Hitting & Approach8:42 Spring Training Observations10:26 Young Players + Early Impressions11:30 Learning New Defensive Positions14:29 Building Confidence in the Field16:57 Evolution of Defensive Coaching18:56 Shift Debate + Defensive Philosophy19:50 Hitting Approach & Plate Discipline22:16 Juan Soto Influence + Selectivity24:25 Toughest Mets Pitch to Hit26:28 Breaking Balls vs Changeups27:09 Mental Approach During Slumps29:30 “Win This Pitch” Mindset31:22 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices