Following a 2022 season in which the Syracuse Mets posted a disappointing 64-85 record, there was hope that they would be able to turn things around in 2023. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way. In fact, the team arguably experienced an even worse season in Dick Scott’s first year managing the club. Posting the second-worst record in the International League at 61-85, the...
It is no secret that the New York Mets’ farm system is ripe with high-end offensive prospects, but light on elite arms. However, the lack of pitching depth has been somewhat softened by the emergence of Mike Vasil. Vasil, who was taken by the Mets in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from the University of Virgina, has enjoyed a stellar start to the 2023 season....
Mets’ #9 prospect Mike Vasil made his major league spring training debut on Thursday afternoon, starting against the Atlanta Braves. The 23-year-old took the mound against the Braves A lineup rather than a collection of spring training roster depth, facing Ronald Acuña, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley to start his day. In the outing, Vasil worked three innings, and while he allowed six hits,...
In what could be a pitching matchup we see at Citi Field or Truist Park in the future, both the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves threw one of their top pitching propects against each at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. In the end, the two teams played to a 2-2 tie in a game that took two hours and seven minutes to complete. Mike Vasil, the #11 prospect in the Mets system according to MLB...
Starting with Matt Allan being ranked at 11, our staff has dedicated a more detailed analysis of the top prospects in the New York Mets farm system. At number 9, we take a look at another right-handed starting pitching prospect who slid in the draft but who still possesses a high ceiling. No. 9 Mike Vasil, RHP B/T: L/R Age: 3/19/2000 (22) Ht: 6’5 Wt: 225 lbs. Acquired: Drafted in 8th...
Mike Vasil made his third appearance (second start) for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League, shutting down the Mesa Solar Sox over four innings. Vasil retired the first six batters he faced with three strikeouts and a couple fly outs before running into trouble in the third. A single, fielder’s choice and single put men on first and second with one out, but the 22-year-old was able...
With the Arizona Fall League set to kick off in just a few weeks, the rosters for the six teams in the league were released on Friday. The Arizona Fall League offers minor leaguers an opportunity to get extra reps right at the start of their offseason and can prove to be especially valuable for players who missed time during the regular season due to injury. Nine prospects in the New York Mets...
