We continue our updated look at the New York Mets top prospects in a farm system that is certainly becoming stronger in the lower levels. This group is led by breakout prospect Jeff McNeil, who is finally getting his chance at the major league level. No. 20 Adrian Hernandez, OF Ht: 5’9″ Wt: 210 lb. Level: DSL B/T: R/R Age: 2/8/01 (17) Age Dif: -0.7 Acquired: IFA from Dominican...
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Mets 2018 second round draft pick Simeon Woods-Richardson received an overslot bonus to not only entice the 17-year-old to commit to being a pitcher, but to also forego his commitment to the University of Texas. Three games into his professional debut, the Mets and Woods-Richardson both look smart for their respective decisions. Right off the bat, Woods-Richardson has wowed with his velocity. ...
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3 UP 1. Blevins Rebuilding Trade Value Much has been made about how much Jerry Blevins has struggled this season, and as a result, his name didn’t really come up during the trade discussions before the deadline. Lost in the disaster that was the 25-4 game was Blevins being the pitcher who came in to stop the bleeding. This is part of a stretch where Blevins has very quietly become an...
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Whatever the initial thoughts of the Mets return for the Jeurys Familia trade, the Mets did obtain two prospects, Will Toffey and Bobby Wahl, who are being given a fresh start in a new organization to prove they are better prospects than people had believed them to be when the trade was consummated. Ultimately, how Mets fans look back at this trade will, by and large, depend on how Toffey and...
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3 UP 1. Conforto’s Re-Emergence After last year’s shoulder surgery, and how this season began, it was becoming increasingly fair to question if the Mets would ever see Michael Conforto again, at least the one who was an All-Star. In the Month of July, Conforto hit .247/.371/.452 with three doubles, four homers, and 15 RBI. Part of those stats is a function of Conforto’s torrid...
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