Apr
21
2011

Video: Mark Cohoon Fans 11 Batters

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Last night, left-hander Mark Cohoon recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts and allowed two unearned runs on five hits over seven innings as the Binghamton Mets defeated the Portland Sea Dogs, 5-2.

“I had good control tonight,” Cohoon said. “I was able to command my fastball in to hitters and keep them honest at the plate. I was able to throw everything else on the other side of the plate.

Cohoon, 23, currently has a 0.47 ERA which ranks second in the Eastern League. He made headlines last season, when he tied a South Atlantic League record by pitching three straight shutouts and went on to be named the Mets’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year after going 12-5 with a 2.57 ERA in 26 starts with the Sand Gnats and B-Mets.

Cohoon is part of a trio of Mets pitching prospects who are all off to great starts this season for Binghamton, the others being Brad Holt who has yet to allow an earned run in two starts, and Robert Carson who has an 0.90 ERA.

It’s too bad our major league staff hasn’t given us much to get excited about. But the good news is that real help is on the way, and Pelfrey, Niese and company better get their acts together quick..

Matt Harvey Named Player of the Week

Mets prospect RHP Matt Harvey, was named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week today for the week of April 7-April 17.

In his first three professional starts, Harvey went 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA. In 16.0 innings, he’s allowed one unearned run and notched 20 strikeouts.

Harvey was the Mets first round selection in the 2010 draft, but because he was late in coming to an agreement with the team, he didn’t make his professional debut until two weeks ago.

So far, this has been a very excellent start to Matt Harvey’s career as a Met. It’s pretty exciting to hear all the buzz surrounding Harvey from those who have seen him pitch.

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9 Comments + Add Comment

t agee April 20, 2011 at 3:56 pm

This is the best news around here since Perez got DFA’d. I just hope Harvey, Mejia, Famillia, Urbina, Matz, Cohoon and all the rest are developed properly, not rushed, not given too much of a workload, just taught and polished.
- happy little mets fans April 21, 2011 at 5:57 am
  
  The best news actually is that the metsies, are deep in the cellar and ain’t getting out for years to come. only a jerk, says the best news is when some minor leaguer has a good game. For smart people and real fans the best news is when the big club wins. But false agee hates the big club. The worst metsie in history. HATES HIS OWEN CLUB!!!!
  - Des April 21, 2011 at 7:51 am
    
    Hey happy little guy, did you graduate from an ‘English as a Second Language’ class?
- Clayton Collier April 21, 2011 at 8:14 am
  
  If we do go into rebuilding mode, which seems to be where were headed, we seem to have quite the rotation on our hands. I literally jumped up and down when I learned they drafted Matt Harvey.
  
  Not alot of people know this, but in his final college start, he had the flu and almost did not start. I do not remember the exact numbers but I believe he went the entire game and on his 167th pitch blew a 96 mph fastball right past the batter for a swinging strike to end the game.
  
  As for Matz, do you know when he’s coming back from his tommy john surgery?
Pete April 20, 2011 at 5:02 pm

The best time line for Harvey is for him to compete for a rotation spot in ST 2013. That gives him the next two seasons to split between Hi-A, AA and AAA.
- Des April 21, 2011 at 7:48 am
  
  If Harvey keeps this up, he’ll be at Binghamton by Memorial Day. Here’s hoping.
Squidoo April 20, 2011 at 6:50 pm

I hope we struck gold with this kid!
Original Met Fan April 21, 2011 at 8:54 am

If the Mets were smart they would trade Pelfrey now before his value gets any worse, maybe to the Yankees or the Cardinals. Play for a big step up in 2012 and post season in 2013. We have some good prospects thar are better than what we have on the team now. Move them for more prospects and have a youth movement.
Hitman April 21, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Ever since the end of the season, I wanted Mark Cohoon to receive a Spring Training invite. While it didn’t happen, it’s performances like this that make me hope he’ll be up here by Memorial Day weekend or late June-July. I have a lot more faith in him than Niese.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	28	.600	-
Nationals	34	35	.493	7.5
Phillies	34	37	.479	8.5
Mets	25	40	.385	14.5
Marlins	22	47	.319	19.5

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