We are five games into the Arizona Fall League season, and here’s a recap of week one’s action for the Mets.
Brandon Nimmo is off to a great start as the left fielder for the Scottsdale Scorpions. In four games, he’s batting .333 (6-18) with three doubles, two runs scored and two RBIs. He’s struck out six times and has yet to draw a walk. Nimmo picked up an assist on a strong throw to the plate on Thursday, but committed his first error in left on Saturday. Nimmo will likely start next season right where he left off in Binghamton.
Matt Reynolds had a big game on Saturday, blasting a go-ahead, two run homer for a 7-6 Scorpions win. The 23-year old shortstop also doubled, singled and scored two runs after an 0-for-7 start to the AFL season. Reynolds batted .343/.405/.454 with six homers and 20 stolen bases this season between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. He has a good chance to make the opening day roster with a good spring and depending on what the Mets do this offseason.
L.J. Mazzilli is 1-for-6 in two games with a pair of walks and one error. The 23-year old second baseman had a solid season in 2014, batting .301/.361/.464 with 11 home runs, 14 stolen bases, and 79 RBIs in 505 at-bats between A, A+ and AAA.
Rob Whalen made his first AFL start on Saturday and struggled in his three innings of work. The 20-year old right-hander allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three.
Julian Hilario has yet to allow a run in two appearances. In 4.0 innings he’s allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out three. The 23-year old righty had a rough season for St. Lucie in 2014, posting a 5.79 ERA in 33 appearances spanning 51.1 innings.
Dario Alvarez, 25, had a tough first week in the AFL. The lefthanded reliever has allowed three runs in two appearances. He’s let up four hits including a home run in three innings pitched, walking two and striking out two.
Paul Sewald, 24, has a 13.75 ERA in two appearances, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks in two innings pitched.
