Mar
9
2011

Cory Vaughn Shows Off His Immense Power

An article by Hojo's Mojo

In case you missed it, yesterday, Mets prospect Cory Vaughn blasted a two-run homer that still hasn’t landed. The prodigious shot came in the clutch and tied the score late in the game, something Vaughn did a lot last season for the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Vaughn had a record setting campaign last season and set franchise records with 14 home runs and 56 RBI for the Brooklyn Cyclones, while leading the league in SLG. (.557) and OPS (.953).

He is a five tool talent who has a great glove and speed to go along with his immense power potential. I have a feeling this kid is going to move up the ranks fast. he has a baseball pedigree, enthusiasm, and a flair for the dramatic.

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13 Comments + Add Comment

Metstheory22 March 9, 2011 at 1:12 pm

VERY nice swing.
- t agee March 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm
  
  Maybe we will have a RFer in a couple of years.
Matt March 9, 2011 at 1:14 pm

I love Cory Vaughn…I just hope the Mets don’t somehow ruin this kid.
- 86mets March 9, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  
  We’ll see what happens when he goes to St. Lucie, which I’m assuming that will be his next stop. After his performance in Brooklyn I’m not sure he needs to go to low A Savannah. St Lucie will be a test of his overall hitting ability, i.e., does he change his approach b/c of larger parks, do the bigger parks affect him mentally, etc., etc. Having presumably been around ML clubhouses with his father I would assume Vaughn is pretty well grounded mentally as to what to expect. I don’t think the Florida State League will present a huge problem for him. If he hits .270, 18 HR, .440-.450 SLG% I think everyone would be happy considering that league suppresses home run totals. I’m looking for a big season from this young man.
chris March 9, 2011 at 3:07 pm

This kid looks like the real deal. Hope we’ll see him in 2013 at the latest.
Greg From brooklyn March 9, 2011 at 3:18 pm

Looks like another good homegrown player that they will not be able to pay in a few years like Reyes.

How much can we get for him NOW before we are subjected to this again.

Nah…really I hope to see him in Citi in a couple of years…this kid is legit.
Donal March 9, 2011 at 3:23 pm

And outfield of him, Martinez and Duda sounds good.
Hitman March 9, 2011 at 3:24 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, your starting Right Fielder for your 2012 New York Mets….
- Mr North Jersey March 9, 2011 at 3:32 pm
  
  Man they just keep passing FMart.
Donal March 9, 2011 at 4:14 pm

@ItsCoryVaughn His twitter if anyone is interested. Claims he is playing in Jupiter tomorrow
Des March 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm

We only need enough power for the ball to land in the first row of the seats!

All the rest is show time!!! Same goes for Ike Davis and Lucas Duda.

Give us a win, not a plaque or trophy.
- Donal March 10, 2011 at 9:05 am
  
  yes, but in some parks, that front row is a little further back than others.
  
  And its still fun to watch.
Satish Ram March 10, 2011 at 11:51 am

Damn, that’s a good swing.

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