Brett Baty almost became an afterthought as he slipped down the New York Mets' depth chart. Think again. A once-prized prospect who had lost his luster, Baty is finally beginning to break out in the big leagues.

Since returning to the big league roster following Jesse Winker’s oblique injury, Baty has gone 6-for-17 (.353) with four home runs and seven RBIs. It’s a small sample, but the swing is real. The poise is real. The opportunity was real—and Baty seized it.

Baty’s home run represented his fourth home run in four games. During this run, after going 2-for-3 on Tuesday, he’s increased his batting average from .210 to .239 and his OPS from .633 to .791 on the season.