Jonah Tong delivered a masterful performance on Saturday, coming just shy of a perfect game. The 21-year-old dazzled with 13 strikeouts before being pulled due to a pitch count limit. Over the last 19 innings pitched, he’s tallied up an impressive 40 strikeouts, bringing his season ERA down to a stellar 2.57 to go along with a 44.7% strikeout rate. Additionally, Ronny Mauricio continued...
This past week in the Mets minor leagues was headlined by brilliant performances from some of the Mets’ 2024 draftees. Carson Benge, Corey Collins, and Nick Roselli all hit their first pro home runs, while Eli Serrano III also had a great week at the plate in St. Lucie. Will Watson (seventh-round pick) and Ryan Lambert (eighth-round pick) also made their pro debuts with Watson recording a...
All four Mets minor league affiliates lost their games on Saturday. Syracuse saw Luke Ritter, Pablo Reyes, and Carlos Cortes homer, while St. Lucie showed off a lineup of six 2024 draftees, including fifth-round selection Trey Snyder. Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs (62-65) 8, Syracuse Mets (70-59) 4 BOX SCORE 3B Luke Ritter 2-for-5, R, HR (25), RBI, 2 K (.874 OPS) RF Carlos Cortes: 3-for-4, R,...
Mets first-round pick Carson Benge debuted in the Bridge League Saturday and didn’t disappoint. The lefty bat collected two hits in the Bridge League, including a 99-mile-per-hour single and 102-mile-per-hour double. Both hits came against Cardinals lefty Yadiel Batista. The exit velocities and instant success are encouraging signs for Benge, who the Mets selected 19th overall this July....
Good morning Mets fans! On top of an exciting Subway Series victory, the Mets received more good news regarding their recovering ace. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Kodai Senga said, through his interpreter, “I feel 100% ready, and I’m excited to get back out there.” Senga threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on...
With Day 2 of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft in the books, the New York Mets now have 10 new players in their organization. If there was one common theme to look at with Day 2, it’s that New York leaned heavily on adding collegiate talent. Seven of their eight picks on Monday were college players and they have drafted nine college players in total so far. 3 to the Dohm The Mets...
Monday, July 15, 2024 • 2:00 pm ET Arlington, TX MLB.com ICYMI, the Mets had two picks on Day 1 of the Draft. With the 19th pick in the first round, they selected OF/P Carson Benge out of Oklahoma State. In the second round and with the 46th overall pick, they selected LHP Jonathan Santucci out of Duke. Day two of the Draft is quickly approaching and will encompass rounds 3-10. Then, day three...
