Despite having a strong finish to the 2017 season, the Mets decided they needed to sign Jay Bruce to play the outfield rather than have Brandon Nimmo play right field while Michael Conforto was rehabbing from his shoulder surgery.  Despite his playing exceedingly well, Nimmo would not only be demoted when the Mets needed an extra reliever in the bullpen, but the Mets would also rush Conforto back from the disabled list.

Despite everything in his way, Nimmo would earn a spot in the everyday lineup.  In terms of on-field production, Nimmo was arguably the best outfielder in the National League.  Certainly, he was among the best six in the National League.  Unfortunately, his production on the field would not translate to his being named an All-Star.

This would not be an good first half for Nimmo.  In fact, Nimmo would hit .263/.404/.483 with 28 doubles, eight triples, 17 homers, and 47 RBI.  Among National League outfielders, he was second only to Christian Yelich in Offensive WAR, OPS+, and wRC+. He would finish second to Billy Hamilton in triples.

Among all National League players, he would finish second only to Joey Votto in OBP.  Perhaps the biggest indication of how much Nimmo has been snubbed all season, the only category he would lead the majors in was hit by pitch.  He would have had even more had he not been called back to the plate on more than one occasion for not trying to get out of the way.

Despite all he did offensively, Nimmo would not win a Silver Slugger this season.

Sure, the awards were truly a joke this year.  For example, J.D. Martinez won the Silver Slugger for DH and OF despite playing only 57 games in the field.  That said, it is really bizarre Nimmo was overlooked.

That’s fine.  As far as the Mets and their fans are concerned, other teams can overlook Nimmo all they want.  While they are overlooking him, he can put up another great season while hopefully leading the Mets to their third World Series title.  If that does happen, all of us will be smiling along with Nimmo as everyone who overlooked and underrated him will stand there saddened and befuddled.