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With B-Mets Eliminated, Walters Promoted To Las Vegas To Bolster Pen

By Former Writers

September 7, 2013 No comments

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Allan Dykstra, Logan Verrett and Jeff Walters – The Killer Bees

RHP Jeff Walters has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas in time for their game against the Salt Lake Bees today, according to ESPN New York.

Thoughts from John B.

A live arm with a fastball that regularly touches 96 mph, an above average curveball, and a developing change-up — Walters can shut down a game. I’ve watched him throw 16 consecutive ninth inning fastballs all at 94 to 96 mph one night, then use a 73 mph breaking ball behind a 96 mph fastball the next. He’s recorded a record-breaking 38 saves in 56 games for the B-Mets in 2013 while going 4-3 with a 2.09 ERA .

Walters seems to thrive on the pressure that comes with the 9th inning and crunch-time baseball. Earlier in the season, when I asked Wheeler how he handled the pressure that comes with entering a game in the final inning with the contest on the line he smiled broadly and said, “That’s the time to rock and roll.”

Thoughts from Joe D.

I’ve had my eyes on Jeff Walters since mid-May and like you say, John, he has had a remarkable record-breaking season for the B-Mets smashing their all time single-season saves mark.

I wrote last month that we might see him in Citi Field this September, and I still think that will happen once the post season is over in the PCL. Walters must be added to the 40-man roster to avoid being exposed to the Rule 5 draft to be held during the Winter Meetings in December.

The kid has the swagger you want in a closer, and he could find a role in the Mets bullpen coming out of camp next Spring if everything breaks right for him.

Thoughts From Satish R.

Jeff Walters really put himself on the prospect board this season with perhaps the best relief season in the history of the Binghamton Mets. He not only obliterated their single-season saves record, but also earned the top spot on their career saves list. Walters had such a devastating set of skills that I am surprised he didn’t dominate through the minors to begin with.

I honestly think he’ll be in the mix with Jack Leathersich, Jeurys Familia and Vic Black for a new-look Mets bullpen in 2014.