As Mets fans wait for the news of the Carlos Correa signing becoming official, infield prospect Ronny Mauricio keeps producing in the Dominican Winter League. The regular season LIDOM MVP had a big night on Tuesday as the Tigres del Licey beat the Estrellas de Oriente 8-5 in the round robin playoffs.
- SS Ronny Mauricio 3-for-3, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI, BB
Mauricio got the Tigres del Licey on the board in the first inning with an RBI double to the right-center field gap as a right-handed hitter. The 21-year-old doubled again in his second at-bat, this time on a line drive to left field. Mauricio would later single and then walk when he faced former Met Gerson Bautista.
Big night for Ronny Mauricio in the Dominican Winter League round robin:
3-for-3, 2 2B, BB, RBI, 3 R
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) January 4, 2023
The switch-hitter is now hitting .302/.333/.419 with four extra-base hits in 10 round robin games. Mauricio was back at shortstop on Tuesday night, but he’s also played games at third base and a couple of games at second base as well.
Assuming Mauricio is in the organization when spring training starts, it will be interesting to see where the Mets decide to play the youngster. He’s slated for Triple-A Syracuse to begin the 2023 season. Mauricio could see a boost in his chances to ultimately make a big league roster with the Mets if they decide to trade veteran Eduardo Escobar.
