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Mets Rookie Shaves Mustache, Slump Ends!
28 May
Summary
- Benge shaved his mustache to break a hitting slump.
- He achieved two hits and two RBIs in his first clean-shaven game.
- The player believes his superstition played a role in his success.
New York Mets rookie Carson Benge has adopted a new strategy to combat his hitting struggles: shaving his mustache. Benge, an everyday starter in his debut MLB season, revealed his decision to go clean-shaven was a direct response to a recent slump.
Prior to Wednesday's game, Benge had a difficult stretch, managing only one hit in his last 18 at-bats. However, in his first appearance without his mustache, he had a successful outing, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Benge acknowledged the superstitious nature of the move, stating that he shaved it off because he "hadn't really been getting a ton of hits" and that "it worked."
While the psychological impact of such superstitions in baseball is often debated, Benge's experience highlights how a player's confidence can be influenced. He indicated that he will continue to maintain a clean-shaven appearance for as long as his performance on the field remains strong.
