The New York Mets selected outfielder Jarred Kelenic with their first round pick in June and the early returns have been impressive for the 19-year-old. Kelenic was viewed as the top prep bat when the Mets took him with the sixth overall pick from Waukesha, Wisconsin. The left-handed hitter and thrower got his career off to a fantastic start in the Gulf Coast League when he slashed...
The New York Mets spring training facility and the home to their Class-A affiliate the St. Lucie Mets has changed it’s name to First Data Field. The complex formerly known as Tradition Field, also serves as the home for the GCL Mets of the Gulf Coast League. A new 10-year deal with First Data was announced by the Mets. First Data is a global payment technologies solutions company from...
We’re chugging along and going into the final 14 of our very very long prospect list, and have come across a very old name that has been a top prospect since 2012. Gabriel Ynoa continues to take the long approach for our consideration as a top prospect, and we are very close to seeing the fruits of his labor. He is our #14. No.14 Gabriel Ynoa, RHP Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 160 B/T: R/R Age: 5/26/1993...
Rafael Montero tossed three scoreless innings on Monday, allowing just three hits while striking out four batters for the GCL Mets. Montero continues to make progress as he seeks to return from a sore rotator cuff. He’s been out since April 29. July 14 Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that Rafael Montero logged an inning of work in the Gulf Coast League on Tuesday. Montero had been...
The New York Mets wrapped up the 2015 Amateur Draft, finishing with 39 picks from rounds 2 through 40. After forgoing their first round pick to sign Michael Cuddyer, the Mets were left with an MLB low $3,587,800 to spend on their picks, making getting high-upside picks much more difficult to acquire without some creativity. What they did was go for college seniors early to gain more money to...
According to Adam Rubin, Met say that minor leaguer Manuel Hilario is talkative and in good spirits and could be discharged from hospital Saturday. 4:30 PM A Mets farmhand suffered a serious injury in a Gulf Coast League game today. Dominican native Manuel Hilario was injured on a play where he over slid second base and was hit in the head when colliding with the opposing player covering the...
The Mets have finally completed the Ike Davis trade, acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Blake Taylor from the Pirates. Taylor, 18, was selected by the Pirates in the second round (51st overall) last year, signing exactly a year from today. Draft picks cannot be traded until a year after they sign, meaning Taylor had to stay with the Pirates until today. The Mets also acquired right-handed...
I thought I’d give everyone an updated status on the players that we have drafted. I have found who has signed on, and who I feel might not sign, or is a possibility. If you want to know about these draft picks, you can click here to go to my previous post, which has information on almost all 40 draft picks. Round 1: OF Michael Conforto, College, Jr Close to signing Round 3: SS Milton Ramos, HS...
Amazin’ Avenue’s Chris McShane spoke at length with Mets Vice President of Player Development, Paul DePodesta. DePodesta touched on many players while addressing the state of the farm system, but one name of particular interest to me was righthander Marcos Molina. Molina, who turns just 19 today, has caught the attention of scouts and writers alike after his solid performance for the Mets...
15. Michael Fulmer Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 lbs. Age: 20 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Overshadowed by Oklahoma high schoolers Archie Bradley and Dylan Bundy at the time, Michael Fulmer was taken in the supplemental first round of the 2011 draft. He’s a big kid weighing in at 200 lbs. and standing at 6’3” with room to fill out. His fastball already sits in the low to mid 90’s and as he gets older and...
I previously posed the question if a player can develop plate discipline at the minor league level to lay off bad pitches, does that translate into major league success? Let’s do a little rewind to see how a 12% walk rate translated over time, shall we? Over the course of 502 plate appearances, a 12% walk rate (the minimum number of appearances needed to qualify for a MLB batting title) would...
With On-Base Percentage being highly coveted, I thought I’d take a look at the Mets minor league system to see who down on the farm was walking at a 12% rate this past season. Why twelve percent? Over the course of 502 plate appearances (the minimum number required to qualify for a MLB batting title), walking 12% of the time would yield 60 walks. Over 550 plate appearances, 66 walks. Over...
