Author: Mojo Hill

Mets Minors Recap: Alonso Has Monster Game, Cecchini Returns

Las Vegas (69-68) 11, Sacramento (54-83) 2   Box Score Jack Reinheimer SS: 2-4, 2 K, .258/.327/.371 Peter Alonso 1B: 4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K, .257/.355/.580 Dominic Smith LF: 1-5, RBI, K, .262/.332/.386 Zach Borenstein CF: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, K, .248/.357/.478 Colton Plaia C: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, K, .255/.333/.479 Las Vegas’s blowout victory pushed them over .500 for the season, which has been a rarity...

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Mets Minors Recap: Kivlehan Slugs 12th August Homer

Las Vegas (68-68) 8, Tacoma (64-71) 6  Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 1-4, RBI, .246/.348/.550 Dominic Smith DH: 2-4, RBI, .263/.334/.388 Patrick Kivlehan LF: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, .313/.365/.582 Luis Guillorme 2B: 1-3, 2 RBI, K, .297/.370/.403 Colton Plaia C: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, .254/.333/.466 Smith has finally begun to heat up a little despite a constant lack of power; he is 5 for his last 8 and has a...

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Mets Minors Recap: Alonso Finishing Off August Strong

Las Vegas (67-68) 7, Tacoma (64-70) 5   Box Score Peter Alonso DH: 2-5, 2 2B. RBI, .246/.349/.555 David Wright 3B: 0-5, 2 K, .111/.111/.111 Patrick Kivlehan LF: 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, K, .310/.360/.569 Dominic Smith 1B: 3-4, RBI, .260/.332/.387 Alonso is finishing off strong what has been a great month (1.063 OPS) and a great season for him. Wright went 0-5 is just 1-9 with a single overall, but he...

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A Closer Look Into The Emergence of Jeff McNeil

It’s been a long and winding road for recent New York Mets callup Jeff McNeil. McNeil was drafted as a shortstop in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB draft out of college at the age of 21. At the time of the draft, he was seen as someone who was unlikely to ever make it as an everyday player, and had a ceiling of maybe becoming a utility player. He was highly regarded for his contact skills,...

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Mets Minors Recap: Kay Solid in St. Lucie Win

Fresno (70-51) 6, Las Vegas (60-61) 3  Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 0-3, BB, .251/.357/.551 Dominic Smith LF: 3-4, 2B, RBI, K, .263/.338/.401 Luis Guillorme SS: 1-3, BB, .301/.378/.403 Alonso has understandably calmed down a bit the last couple games, but has still completely turned his Las Vegas season around. Smith got back on track with three hits. Guillorme returned from the Majors and was...

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