Mets Fans Boo Their Own Player — Is That Ever OK?
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Mets Fans Boo Their Own Player — Is That Ever OK?
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Should fans boo their own players?
Mets fans appeared to boo one of their own pitchers this week, which got us thinking about when — if ever — it's fair for hometown fans to turn on their own team.
Then Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field and received a curtain call after hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning. Baseball fans can be a complicated bunch.
In Episode 724, Mark and Gordon dig into fan behavior, booing your own players, the Mets and their fans, and what players should expect from a passionate home crowd.
We also look around MLB as the 2026 regular season winds down. Most of the postseason field appears to be taking shape, but there are still a couple of playoff spots worth watching.
Are boos simply part of being a professional athlete — or should fans support their own players when they're struggling?
Almost Cooperstown is a weekly baseball podcast featuring thoughtful conversations about the Baseball Hall of Fame, baseball history, current MLB topics, player comparisons, statistics and the stories that connect today's game with its rich history.
Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music.
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