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Mets Minors Thoughts Archive

Syracuse Ends Rough Road Trip In Rochester

April 18, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The Syracuse Mets (7-7) are likely happy they are returning home after their first rough road trip of the year. After three out of four to Pawtucket, the Mets traveled to Rochester looking to rebound from the Pawtucket series. It turned out to be much of the same. After

St. Lucie Mets Lose Slugfest, Tiberi Keeps Hitting

By Ernest Dove

April 13, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

It was warm, sunny, and windy in Port Saint Lucie on Friday night as the St. Lucie Mets found themselves in a slugfest loss to the Florida Fire Frogs in their return home to First Data Field for a six-game stretch. The teams combined for 17 runs and 22

Syracuse Wins First Series Behind Hot Bats

By Bob Colling

April 9, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

After falling in the first game of the season, the Syracuse Mets proceeded to win three straight against the Pawtucket Red Soxs. Mets start the 2019 season winning their first series and gives the team great momentum heading into their next series against Rochester, which is also at home.

St. Lucie Mets Swept While Frazier, D’Arnaud Continue Rehab

By Ernest Dove

April 6, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The St. Lucie Mets lost 4-2 to the Bradenton Marauders and were swept in the two game home stand to start the year. The offense has continued to struggle through the first two games, finally scoring for the first time this season in the sixth inning courtesy of major leaguer Travis

Mets Minor League Things to Watch For in 2019

By Jacob Resnick

April 4, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

While the 2019 major league season is already in full swing, the Mets’ four full-season minor league affiliates are set to kick off their seasons on Thursday; Triple-A Syracuse, High-A St. Lucie, and Low-A Columbia open up at home, while Double-A Binghamton will play on the road in New

Fan Shot: Analyzing Mets Pitching Prospects Through FaBIO

By Fan Shot

April 2, 2019Mets Minors Thoughts, MMN Fan ShotNo comments

Editor’s note: Today we have a special treat for our readers. Many thanks to @reillocity (who previously published on Minor League Ball) for the detailed statistical analysis presented below. — Jacob Resnick Explanation of FaBIO The FaBIO (Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes) pitcher evaluation system was conjured up circa 2012-2013 in search of

Peterson, Winaker Among Mets Prospects Who Finished Strong in 2018

By Jacob Resnick

April 1, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

Throughout the tremendous grind that is the minor league season, players experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Hitters go on streaks where every ball they hit seems to find a gap, then two weeks later they look overmatched and overwhelmed at the plate. A pitcher

Woods-Richardson, Mauricio Highlight Fireflies Projection

By Ted Klein

March 31, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The Columbia Fireflies, the Mets’ Low-A affiliate, which is already gaining some nice headlines for the right reasons, especially with some great names coming to the club, such as shortstop Ronny Mauricio, pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson, shortstop Shervyen Newton, and third baseman Mark Vientos. These guys have some of the

St. Lucie Mets 2019 Roster Projection

By John Sheridan

March 29, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

In terms of record, it was a down year for the Chad Kreuter led St. Lucie Mets squad. It was also an uneven year in terms of player development. However, there were some highlights, especially on the pitching front. Over the course of the season, Justin Dunn would go

Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2019 Roster Projection

By Matt Mancuso

March 28, 2019Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

Last year, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil got their start in Double-A, and now they appear to be key pieces for the Mets in 2019. This year, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will feature some of the Mets top prospects. If they develop in similar fashion to Alonso and McNeil,

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