Bo Bichette goes viral for clumsy mistake in first game with the New York Mets
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Victor William
Feb 22, 2026 (11:13)
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Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Bo Bichette made his debut at third base and the viral throwing error in his first game as a New York Met.
Seeing that throw pull Jose Rojas off the bag was a tough first impression for the New York faithful.
The clip is already everywhere on social media because fans are always ready to jump on a star.
But let's be real: Bichette (Drafted 2nd round, 2016 by Toronto) is learning an entirely new position on the fly.
He spent seven years at shortstop before signing a massive three-year, $126 million deal to move to Queens.
In his first game as a Met, Bo Bichette's throw pulls first baseman Jose Rojas off the bag, and he can't complete the tag
Bichette will be playing third base for the first time in his career this season
Bichette will be playing third base for the first time in his career this season
Bichette is coming off a massive 2025 where he slashed .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBI.
He even led the American League in hits twice during his time up north.
Carlos Mendoza is already praising the "angles" Bo is taking despite the fourth-inning error.
Bichette is the perfect engine for this lineup
There is a sense of relief knowing the Mets stole him away from the Phillies at the last second.
Jose Rojas (Drafted 36th round, 2016 by Anaheim) was the man at first base during that viral play.
Rojas joined the organization on a minor-league deal after hitting 32 home runs in Triple-A last year.
The defense will tighten up as spring training progresses and the repetition kicks in.
Bo is known as one of the most intense competitors in the sport for a reason.
Pairing his bat with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor gives New York a terrifying top of the order.
One errant throw in February does not change the fact that the Mets just got way better.
The "new challenge" is something Bichette is openly embracing as he works toward Opening Day.
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