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Unlike other sports such as hockey and football, where captaincy plays a significant role, baseball seems to have drifted away from this tradition. Notably, the physical presence of a “C” on jerseys is rare in baseball today. It sparks an interesting conversation about how teams, including the Mets, function without this formality. Some believe that bestowing the title of captain could disrupt the established dynamic of leadership that relies on a multi-faceted approach rather than singular authority.