The New York Mets have selected right-hander Adam Hill from University of South Carolina in the fourth round: Baseball America, No. 81: A 39th-round selection by the Padres in 2015 out of high school, Hill bypassed the draft to attend South Carolina, where he’s been a three-year starter for the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound righthander has the kind of durable frame scouts look for in...
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The New York Mets announced Tuesday that they have activated infielder Todd Frazier and right-handed relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak from the disabled list. Corresponding roster moves will be made prior to Tuesday night’s game. Frazier, 32, played in 32 games for the Mets this season prior to going down last month with a left hamstring strain. In 140 plate appearances, the third baseman hit...
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The New York Mets have selected 2B Carlos Cortes in the third round: Baseball America Says: No. 177 School: South Carolina Ht: 5-8 | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-B | Commit/Drafted: Mets ’16 (20) Scouting Report: An undersized, 5-foot-8, 185-pound draft-eligible sophomore without a true defensive home, Cortes has befuddled scouts dating back to his high school days when he was taken in the 20th round...
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The New York Mets fell back down to Earth a month ago and still haven’t been able to regain their land legs. The team has been playing lethargically as of late and skipper Mickey Callaway called his team out; in both a closed-door meeting after Friday’s loss to the Cubs and again after the team was swept at home. In an article from Steven Marcus of Newsday, Callaway spoke about the...
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The New York Mets were swept at home in a four-game series by the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. It’s the first time that’s happened since 1991 and all four games were riddled with mistakes and heartache. In an article from Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, a few notable Mets figures spoke about the mindset the team is trying to maintain as they keep slipping-and-sliding...
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With the No. 6 pick of the 2018 Rule IV Amateur Player Draft, the New York Mets selected Jarred Kelenic, an outfielder from Waukesha West High School in Waukeesha, Wisconsin. The Stats DOB: 07/16/1999 Height: 6’1” Weight: 196 lbs. MLB.com Tools Ratings (20-80 scouting scale) Hit: 60 Power: 50 Run: 55 Arm: 60 Field: 50 Overall: 55 Pre-draft Rankings Keith Law/ESPN: 6 Fangraphs: 8 MLB.com: 10 From...
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