Rhys Hoskins was already something of a Mets villain before last weekend.

Playing for the Phillies in 2019, Hoskins hit a home run and <a href="https://nypost.com/2019/04/24/mets-and-jacob-rhame-fueled-the-fire-of-a-dangerous-foe/">took a 34-second trot</a> around the bases against Jacob Rhame, who had thrown two pitches near Hoskins’ head the day prior.

But Hoskins solidified his status in the opening series of this season. His <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/03/29/sports/mets-brewers-clear-benches-after-rhys-hoskins-hard-slide/">late slide into second base on Opening Day</a> spiked Jeff McNeil, prompting an agitated McNeil to react and benches to empty.

A day later, <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/03/30/sports/rhys-hoskins-torments-mets-with-homer-after-jeff-mcneil-slide/">Hoskins homered and drove in four runs</a> for the Brewers in their 7-6 victory over the Mets.

let’s examine some of the company Hoskins keeps as a Mets antagonist.{ai:summary}<p>Under the lights of the ballpark, tensions flared as Hoskins clashed with the Mets once again. A feud reignited, culminating in a dramatic showdown on the field. #sports</p>

Welcome to the club, Rhys Hoskins: the most notorious villains in recent Mets history

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