Rising in fame, Duda’s quiet manner remains the same

If any doubt remained as to the extent of Lucas Duda’s burgeoning fame, his trip to Japan demolished it. Everywhere he went, from ancient temples to modern restaurants (he adores sushi), people recognized the 30-homer first baseman. And the man who once puzzled his franchise with colossal power and an apparent lack of self-confidence is now a cornerstone of the Mets’ plans.