This year’s MLB draft was very different than drafts from years past. But regardless, the Mets still added some high-end talent to their farm system. The Mets 2020 draft class is as follow: No. 19: CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, Harvard-Westlake (CA) No. 52: RHP J.T. Ginn, Mississippi State No. 69: CF Isaiah Greene, Corona (CA) No. 91: SS Anthony Walter, SDSU No. 120: C/UT Matthew Dyer, Arizona...
Adrian Hernandez Position: CF Bats/Throws: R/R DOB: February 8, 2001 (19) Height: 5’9″ Weight: 210 lb. Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent from the Dominican Republic on 7/2/17 ($1.5 million bonus) Previous Ranking: 14 ETA: 2023 2019 Stats (GCL): .286/.375/.643, 2 2B, HR, RBI, 2 SB, CS Hernandez was highly regarded by Baseball America, who rated him as the No. 16 best...
With the hiring of Brodie Van Wagenen, there was some upheaval in the Mets international scouting department. Well regarded scout Chris Becerra was hired by the Boston Red Sox, and as a result, the organization would reorganize their international scouting department. Becerra was replaced by Rafael Perez, who had previously worked with the commissioner’s office. Joining him in the Mets...
The 1990s were one of the biggest roller coaster rides in Mets history. The decade began with the team saying good-bye to Davey Johnson, Keith Hernandez, and Gary Carter as the best run in franchise history was nearing an end. Their attempts to revive the franchise would end with “The Worst Team Money Could Buy.” The nadir of Mets baseball with Vince Coleman throwing...
Shogo Akiyama Position: CF Bats/Throws: L/R Age: April 16, 1988 (31) Stats (Japan Pacific League): .303/.392/.471, 31 2B, 4 3B, 20 HR, 62 RBI, 62 RBI, 12 SB, 8 CS With the Nippon Professional Baseball League confirming he is a free agent, Akiyama has a decision to make. There are overtures the Seibu Lions and other Japanese baseball teams will make lucrative long terms offers to entice him to...
By John Sheridan Starling Marte Position: CF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: October 9, 1988 (31) Traditional Stats: .295/.342/.503, 31 2B, 6 3B, 23 HR, 82 RBI Advanced Stats: 2.9 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 120 OPS+, 119 wRC+ Defensive Stats: Contract: 2020 $11.5 million team option ($2 million buyout),, 2021 $12.5 million team option ($1 million buyout) Seeing everything that happened with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Joc Pederson Position: OF Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 4/21/92 (26) Traditional Stats: .248/.321/.522, 27 2B, 3 3B, 25 HR, 56 RBI, SB, 5 CS Advanced Stats: 2.3 bWAR, 2.7 fWAR, 125 OPS+, 126 wRC+ Defensive Stats: LF (4 DRS, 3.0 UZR), CF (-3 DRS, -2.9 UZR), RF (0 DRS, 0.0 UZR) 2019 Salary: $5 million Free Agent: 2021 With the Dodgers not willing to go back over the luxury tax, they are trying to find...
Jackie Bradley Position: CF Bats/Throws: L/R Age: April 19, 1990 (28) Traditional Stats: .234/.314/.403, 33 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 59 RBI, 17 SB, CS Advanced Stats: 2.1 bWAR, 2.8 fWAR, 92 OPS+, 90 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -2 DRS, 7.4 UZR Free Agent: 2021 Fresh off a World Series victory where the Red Sox had to cycle starters into the bullpen on their throw days, the Boston Red Sox are looking for relief...
LOS ANGELES DODGERS (92-71, 6-4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (96-67, 6-3) RHP Walker Buehler (0-1, 6.75) vs. RHP Jhoulys Chacin (2-0, 0.00) Saturday, October 20, 2018 | 8:09 p.m. CT | Miller Park | Milwaukee, WI National League Championship Series- Game 7 TV: FS1 | Radio: AM 570 (Eng.); 1020 AM (Span.), ESPN Radio, AM 1540 (Kor.) This is it. Last chance for romance. The Dodgers and Brewers will face...
BOSTON RED SOX (2-1) at NEW YORK YANKEES (1-2) Tuesday, October 9, 2018 • 8:07 p.m. ET • Yankee Stadium • Bronx, NY RHP Rick Porcello (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, -.–) ALDS Game 4 • TV: TBS • Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM, ESPN Radio, WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish) After a 16-1 drubbing of the Yankees last night, the Red Sox will look to advance to the ALCS to face the Astros with a win tonight....
A.J. Pollock Position: CF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: December 5, 1987 (30) Traditional Stats: .257/.316/.484, 21 2B, 5 3B, 21 HR, 65 RBI, 13 SB, 2 CS Advanced Stats: 2.5 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR 106 OPS+, 110 wRC+ Defensive Stats: 6 DRS, -0.7 UZR In 2015, Pollock appeared to be a budding star in the game. In the only year he was an All Star and he won a Gold Glove, Pollock hit .315/.367/.498 with 39 doubles,...
After the New York Mets 2-0 loss on Wednesday afternoon to the Atlanta Braves it was announced that outfielder Jay Bruce is dealing with a sore back/upper butt area. Bruce, 31, woke up with a sore back/butt/hip on Wednesday though he decided to play through it. “They are pretty sure it’s muscular,” Bruce said. “It’s manageable. I just feel it sometimes on certain swings it gets it a little...
