Jeremy Hefner Breaks Down The Truth Behind The Mets Pitching Lab

How did the Mets get to a point where they have the best run prevention staff in baseball? Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner joins the show to explain how the Mets' philosophy, tech-infused pitching lab, and "next man up" culture have transformed their staff. We dive into how the lab actually works, how they’re using biomechanics, the secret sauce behind Reed Garrett’s rise, Clay Holmes’ transition to starter, Tylor Megill’s evolution, and much more. Plus, Jeremy drops his favorite Mets uniform combo of all time. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Mets pitching moment in the comments! 00:00 - What is the Mets Pitching Lab? 01:06 - Jeremy Hefner Joins the Show 01:22 - The Bullpen is Buying Into the Philosophy 02:21 - How the Mets Are Dominating Despite Injuries 03:52 - Encouraging Growth at Every Level 04:29 - How the Mets Recruit Pitchers 05:30 - What the Pitching Lab Really Is 08:00 - How Far the Lab Has Come Since Hefner Started 09:34 - The Curiosity Culture in Mets Pitching 09:49 - Tylor Megill’s Mental Shift 10:49 - Clay Holmes' Starter Transition 12:32 - What Desi Druschel Brings to the Staff 13:35 - Kodai Senga: 2023 vs 2025 14:53 - Why the Mets Don't Give Up Hard Contact 16:29 - Strikeouts, Walks, and Quality of Contact 17:04 - The Art of Pitch Mix & "Kitchen Sink" Approach 18:32 - Is Jeremy Hefner Pro or Anti-ABS? 20:08 - Prospect Watch: Tidwell, Sproat, Hamel & More 21:36 - The Value of Sean Manaea in the Clubhouse 23:21 - Reed Garrett’s Rise to Dominance 24:48 - Max Kranick’s Underdog Story 26:46 - Hefner’s Favorite Mets Uniform Combo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices