Tommy Hunter is, arguably, already a Mets Legend. Tommy Hunter, in his 476th career game, gets his first big league hit. pic.twitter.com/VsgfyXH1Gb — Michael Mayer (@mikemayer22) May 18, 2021 I’ve come around the Universal DH, but memories like that warm my National League heart. The 36-year old righty was drafted by the Rays back in 2005, made his debut in 2008 and has traveled all...
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Good morning, Mets fans! With baseball around the corner, and spring training coming later this month, the world will be getting a special treat this year with the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), which starts towards the beginning of March. MLB players from all over the league will be competing for the WBC title alongside their fellow countrymen. Slowly, but surely, this offseason has...
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Non-roster invites (NRIs) to spring training run the gambit from top-tier prospects to veterans trying to get back on major league rosters to minor-league players who never got their shot. Connor Grey falls into the latter category. A New York state native who graduated from St. Bonaventure in 2016, Connor Grey was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks back in 2016. He made some noise back in...
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What is a rookie card? That has become an age-old question in the hobby that has become highly subjective with an ever-changing definition over the past few decades. During the hobby’s vintage era, which is classified as when Topps monopolized the industry prior to the 1980s, the definition of a rookie card was cut and dry. A player’s rookie card was their first card. Collectors can easily point...
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A closer can make or break a team, and heading into 2023, the NL East is loaded with talent. The Phillies spent their offseason retooling their bullpen, adding two legit arms with closing experience, the Braves will call upon a new face with the departure of Kenley Jansen, and the Mets will call upon Edwin Díaz to replicate his dominant 2022 season. The division will be tight, and the...
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We started our countdown of top prospects from 30, grouping prospects in bunches until we hit No. 12. From No. 11 on down, each prospect will receive his own post. Editor’s Note: This ranking was prior to Matt Allan’s latest elbow injury. If these rankings were redone, his ranking would be closer to No. 30 than 10. 11. Matt Allan, RHP B/T: R/R Age: 4/17/01 (21) Ht: 6’3 ...
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