Author: Jorge Eckardt

Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 27: Edward Lantigua

NO. 27: EDWARD LANTIGUA, OF B/T: R/R        Age: 18 (11/13/2006) Height: 6’1″  Weight: 174 Acquired: Signed for $950,000 as an international free agent in 2024 ETA: 2029 2024 Stats: Dominican Summer League: .263/.397/.395/.792, 189 PA, 40 H, 1 HR, 4 3B, 9 2B, 9 SB, 37 SO, 21 BB OVERVIEW Want to feel old? Lantigua was born AFTER Carlos Beltrán took that infamous Adam Wainwright...

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NL East Farm System Analysis: Philadelphia Phillies

The first two editions of our trip around the NL East’s farm systems took us to the warmer climates of Atlanta and Miami, so it’s time to head back north. While it might be colder there, it’s always sunny. And recently, for some reason, always drinking raw milk. Weird. Anyway, let’s get to it. LEAGUE RANKINGS As with the previous editions, we’ll be using the most...

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NL East Farm System Analysis: Miami Marlins

We’ve reached Part 2 of 4 of our breakdown of the other farm systems in the National League East. After heading down south to Georgia for Part No. 1, we’re going a bit farther south to Vice City for this installment. LEAGUE RANKINGS Baseball America: 18 MLB Pipeline: 15 FanGraphs: 20 All three outlets generally agree that the Marlins have a middle-of-the-road farm system. Not great,...

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NL East Farm System Analysis: Atlanta Braves

The number of division games may have been cut down a few years ago, but the New York Mets still play far more games against the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins than any other teams. The rivalries are fierce, and the rosters are intimately known. However, the same can’t always be said for the farm systems, so let’s go over each...

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Free Agent Profile: Tyler O’Neill, OF

Tyler O’Neill, OF Postion: OF B/T: R/R Age: 29 (06/22/1995) 2023 Traditional Stats: 473 PA, .241/.336/.511/.847, 31 HR, 61 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 131 wRC+, 33.6 SO%, 11.2 BB%, .305 BABIP, .339 xwOBA, 2.5 fWAR Rundown Tyler O’Neill came out of the gates on fire in 2024, homering on Opening Day and slashing .320/.433/.693 (1.127 OPS) in March and April with 10 extra-base hits; nine...

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