Jacob Reimer, Photo by Ed Delany of Mets Minors
FanGraphs has released its Pre-Deadline edition of its Top 100 MLB Prospect rankings today. The update has three New York Mets carrying over from the post-spring training update, as well as three newcomers. The three carryovers are right-handers Brandon Sproat (falling from No. 18 to No. 31) and Jonah Tong (rising from No. 90 to No.51), as well as infielder Jett Williams (rising from No. 101 to No. 63). The newcomers are right-hander Nolan McLean at No. 53, outfielder Carson Benge at No. 57, and infielder Jacob Reimer at No. 59.
The Carryovers
It’s no surprise to see Sproat fall thirteen spots in the rankings, given his struggles during the first half. Through June 22, the 24-year-old carried a 5.95 ERA over 62 innings for Triple-A Syracuse. If this list had been released a month ago, he likely would have fallen even more. However, in the five starts since, Sproat has turned things around. He’s pitched to a 0.64 ERA while allowing 13 hits, eight walks, and striking out 30 batters over 28 innings.
As expected, Jonah Tong (age 22) and Jett Williams (age 21) continue to rise up prospects lists. Tong’s dominance has led to a 1.72 ERA, 0.899 WHIP, and a league-leading 138 strikeouts over 89 innings. Williams has continued his incredible season as well after a lost 2024 due to injury. In 381 plate appearances, Williams is slashing .287/.395/.498/.893 with 28 stolen bases.
The Additions
The highest rising addition is hard-throwing right-hander Nolan McLean. After dominating Double-A during the first month of the season, the 24-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down in the hitter-friendly International League. In the 13 games since his promotion, McLean has held a 3.01 ERA while allowing 52 hits, 29 walks, and striking out 77 batters over 71 ⅔ innings pitched.
22-year-old outfielder Carson Benge has burst onto the scene during his first season as a professional. The 2024 first-round pick began the year by tuning up the South Atlantic League with a .897 OPS and 15 stolen bases over 271 plate appearances. Since earning a promotion to Double-AA Binghamton, Benge might have the Mets brass considering another promotion this season. In 101 plate appearances for Binghamton, Benge is slashing .357/.465/619/1.084. He’s walked (16) more times than he’s struck out (13) and has added three stolen bases.
The last Mets addition to this list is 21-year-old infielder Jacob Reimer. After hitting .887 OPS with High-A Brooklyn, the 2022 fourth-round pick is holding his own in Binghamton with a .792 OPS in 111 plate appearances.
