Mets Junkies

  • #MetsCrushMonday: David Peterson

    The 6’6” left hander was first drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 28th round of the 2014 June Amateur Draft however opted not to sign. It turned out to be the right move as he eventually was drafted by the New York Mets as the 20th overall pick in the first round of the…

    Gem Tablak

  • #MetsCrushMonday: Drew Smith

    In a trade that sent former homegrown fan favorite slugger Lucas Duda to the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets would receive a 23-year old right handed reliever with a high ceiling in Drew Smith. While his 2020 statistics may not justify the attention that I’m giving, the now 27-year old may be looking…

    Gem Tablak

  • #MetsCrushMonday: Ronny Mauricio

    Now ranked as the number one 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…

    Gem Tablak

  • #MetsCrushMonday: Ronny Mauricio

    Now ranked as the number one 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…

    Gem Tablak

  • #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…

    Gem Tablak

  • #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…

    Gem Tablak