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Re: OSFM 2013: New York Mets
2013 Top Prospects
Travis D'Arnaud, C, Grade A-: Borderline A-. Should be acquired from Jays in the R.A. Dickey trade. He's not perfect,but D'Arnaud is either the best catching prospect in baseball or the second-best behind Mike Zunino. Could use a bit more polish with his throwing and his plate discipline and immediate stardom is unlikely, but overall he'sthe complete package. Don't expect him to be Mike Piazza, but he should be along-term solution.
Zack Wheeler, RHP, Grade A-:Borderline B+. Aside from some control wobbles in Triple-A, he had a terrific year. Projects as a number two starter. Can he duplicate what Matt Harvey did? It's possible.
Noah Syndergaard, RHP, Grade A-:Borderline B+. Acquired in Dickey trade. He's ahead of where Wheeler was at age 20. Strong sinking fastball, good changeup, breaking stuff coming around, solidcommand, good body, good makeup, strong sabermetric profile. Just needs to stayhealthy. I like him more than many people do, but I really like him.
Wilmer Flores, 3B-2B, Grade B+:Borderline B. I am impressed with the progress he made last year developing hispower, and he's still just 21. There are still significant questions about his defense and how his bat will fit into a lineup, but progress isprogress.
Michael Fulmer, RHP, Grade B:Borderline B-: Strong performance in Low-A, impressive fastball/slider combination. Development of changeup, command, and durability concerns overcross-body mechanics lead to some questions about future role, but he could bea mid-rotation guy eventually. Another guy I'm laying a bet on. Maybe a bad idea when it comes to pitchers, but I'm operating on very little sleep tonight.
Jeurys Familia, RHP, Grade B-: Borderline B. Another hard-thrower with command issues and question about his role. I'vebeen in the starter camp but am now leaning towards the bullpen. Even slight command improvement could make him significant contributor in 2013.
Luis Mateo, RHP, Grade B-: Borderline B. Love the arm and he blew away the NY-P, however, he is in the age cohort ofa college senior at age 22 so take the raw stats (2.45 ERA, 85/9 K/BB in 73innings) with a grain of salt. That said, he throws quite hard and if his changeup comes around he is another mid-rotation arm for the future. If herepeats this at higher levels, he'll zoom up the lists quickly in '13 and this grade could look too low.
Brandon Nimmo, OF, Grade B-: Verypatient, showed some pop in the New York-Penn League, but his athleticism and speed weren't as good as advertised. Will need more power if he has to move toan outfield corner.
Gavin Cecchini, SS, Grade B-: Baseball type, 2012 first rounder, good polish on defense, but hitting in rookieball wasn't as good as I was led to expect when he was in high school. Young enough to get a lot better, of course.
Rafael Montero, RHP, Grade B-: Another product of the Mets pitching pipeline in Latin America, thrived in Low-A and High-A. Good command of low-90s fastball, and has a solid slider and improving changeup, throws strikes. Another potential mid-rotation starter.
Domingo Tapia, RHP, Grade B-: Here's another one, gets up to 98 MPH, erratic but promising in Low-A, needs a better breaking ball to remain a starter, but another high-ceiling guy.
Cory Mazzoni, RHP, Grade C+: Border line B-. Inconsistent after promotion to Double-A and long-term role is uncertain,but could be another mid/back-rotation or bullpen candidate within the next two years. Low-to-mid-90s, good slider, but splitter wasn't completely effective.
Jake DeGrom, RHP, Grade C+: Older prospect at age 24 due to lost Tommy John season, but has a nasty sinker, anathletic body, throws strikes, and was sharp statistically with a 2.43 ERA and96/20 K/BB in 111 innings in A-ball. Significant sleeper prospect.
Kevin Plawecki, C, Grade C+: Purdue catcher is a skilled contact hitter with a very solid glove. Didn't posteye-popping numbers in the NY-P, but I think he has growth potential. Presenceof d'Arnaud means Plawecki won't have to be rushed.
Matt Den Dekker, OF, Grade C+: Offers left-handed power, can steal a base, and a fine glove in the outfield, but excessive strikeout inclination will likely preclude a good batting average and OBP. Should make a solid fourth outfielder.
Cory Vaughn, OF, Grade C+: Very productive in Florida State League (23 homers, 21 steals, 65 walks) but has a strikeout habit (114) and hit just .243. Turns 24 in May so he can't afford a slow start in Double-A.
Logan Verrett, RHP, Grade C+: Another college-trained strike-thrower (the Mets have several) who could be a surprisein 2013 if he adds another half-tick to his fastball or adds something to his changeup. Thrived in A-ball (2.70 ERA, 93/13 K/BB in 103 innings). Sleeper whowould get more play in an organization with less pitching.
Jack Leathersich, LHP, Grade C+: Strikeout relief king, fanned 113 in 72 innings (read that again) in A-ball, with 3.00 ERA and gave up just 51 hits. He also walked 32 guys, so he's got work to do,but fastball/curve combination would take him a long way with even slight improvement in his command.
Danny Muno, SS, Grade C+: Not toolsy, but just knows how to play. Hit .280/.387/.412 in High-A, with 19 steals,50 walks in 352 PA. Steady defense. Would make a fine utility guy.He did serve a 50-game PED suspension but I think his skills are real.
Phillip Evans, SS, Grade C+: Higher ceiling than Muno but further away. His bat wasn't quite as good as advertised,but his glove was better than expected, and he has as chance to stick at shortstop. Will move to Low-A at age 20 in 2013.
Red- One the doorstep looking into Big Leagues.
Blue- On thier way up to the Big Leagues.
Pink- Still a few years away from Big Leagues.
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