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#MetsCrushMonday: Ronny Mauricio

Now ranked as the number prospect in the organization, Ronny Mauricio signed with the New York Mets in July, 2017 as an international free agent with a hefty check for $2.1M at the young age of 16 years old. The now 18 year old switch hitting shortstop will not have it easy, and I mean this in regards to his journey to the big leagues with the two shortstops that stand in front of him in the…

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#MetsCrushMonday: Mark Vientos

Since Mark Vientos’ name has recently come up in an SNY segment in which Jim Duquette proposed a pseudo trade surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates centerfielder Starling Marte, I’ve decided to dive into the Minor League career and numbers of 19 year old third baseman.

Vientos went into the year 2019 cracking into Keith Law’s “Top 100 Prospects” by ranking in at number 60, the third baseman surprised a…

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#MetsCrushMonday: Luis Carpio

New York Mets infield prospect Luis Carpio began the season not breaking the Mets list of their top 30 prospects on MLB.com, now he currently now sits in the 29th slot. Signed by the Mets in 2013 as an amateur free agent, the organization really expects middle infielder Luis Carpio to blossom this season down in the Florida State League (FSL, Single-A). He was first recognized for his strong…

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#MetsCrushMonday: J.D. Davis

Updated on September 30, 2019: J.D. Davis would end up having his breakout year with the New York Mets after not really finding a place to play within the Houston Astros’ 25-man roster. While the Mets initially tried Davis out at third, the team quickly snubbed the idea and moved the right handed slugger out to left field.

His playing time dramatically increased in late July when first…

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#MetsCrushMonday: Andres Gimenez

Updated September 16, 2019: Mets Top Prospect and shortstop Andres Gimenez had pretty “up & down” season however remained consistent with his glove. Now that the 2019 season is done for Gimenez, the 21 year old Venezuelan has the off-season to rest up before he’s likely to level up for the 2020 season.

Gimenez spent 2019 with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and played in 117 games while accruing 479…

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Update: #MetsCrushMonday: Ryley Gilliam

Update: #MetsCrushMonday: Ryley Gilliam

Updated on August 26, 2019: Since Ryley Gilliam has been promoted to the Syracuse Mets in June, the relief pitcher has run into some troubles as well as the Injured List since July 10th.

He’s only been able to get in 9.1 innings of work in Triple-A Syracuse however the righty owns a 5-0 win/loss record but owns an atrocious ERA of 6.05, a 1.55 WHIP, as well as striking out 56 batters in 38.1…

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Update: #MetsCrushMonday: J.D. Davis

Update: #MetsCrushMonday: J.D. Davis

The Mets acquired Davis along side with shortstop Cody Bohanek on January 6th from the Houston Astros for infielder Luis Santana, outfielder Ross Adolph, and catcher Scott Manea. While the Astros have been high on Davis during his tenure in the organization, they merely just didn’t have the room for him on the Major League roster.

The Elk Grove, CA native was drafted out of HighSchool by the…

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The Put it in the Books Show presents #MetsCrushMonday: Desmond Lindsay

The Put it in the Books Show presents #MetsCrushMonday: Desmond Lindsay

Desmond Lindsay was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2015 June Amateur Draft, although the 53rd overall pick is currently on the 7-Day Injured List, he’s poised for big things. The Bradenton, Florida native is looked at as a potential 5-tool player, he just needs to stay on the field to be able to prove it.

His play during this 2019 season indicates that he’s probably been playing hurt during his…

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