I think it is safe to say that Curtis Granderson has been one of the most offensively productive players in the league since April 29th. All Mets fans remember the slow start that Granderson got off too, which drew comparisons to Jason Bay from the harshly critical and often misguided Mets Twitter community.

In a recent article on ESPNNewYork.com, Adam Rubin noted that Granderson has the seventh-best OPS at .895 since April 29th. The six players that rank above him during that span are all All-Stars.

Furthermore, Granderson is batting .276 with twelve homeruns during that span and has quieted any doubters that might have criticized him and some that even labeled him a ‘bust’ after a tough first-month in orange and blue.

Granderson was able to get around on a fastball on the outside part of the plate last night to hit what I would label a ‘man’s homerun’ over the right-field wall to tie the game in the 8th inning. Those are the clutch RBI’s the Mets need from a guy like Granderson, especially with David Wright not putting up David Wright numbers. Six of his homeruns this season have came against left-handed pitching which has quieted those believed he needed to be in a platoon-role.

Granderson has been a patient slugger, drawing 41 walks since April 29th which is 2nd most in the majors during that span. His ability to work the count has increased the amount of hittable pitches Granderson has targeted recently.

What does all this mean? In most cases, don’t doubt a proven slugger who is healthy. If the guy is healthy, he will (in most cases) figure it out and produce at a level that is a norm to him. Sure, Jason Bay is still fresh in the minds of Mets fans, but I believe it is safe to say that Granderson is a piece of what the Mets hope will be a contending team over the next few years.