2016 New York Mets Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B- ... Pitching: C+ ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: B- ... Overall: B-

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Syracuse (AAA East)
Double-A: Binghamton (High A Northeast)
High-A: Brooklyn (A+ East)
Low-A: St. Lucie (A Southeast)
Rookie: FCL Mets (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Mets (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Steven Matz (LHP) ... 6-2, 192 ... 24 ... 2009 (2) HS (NY) ... #10, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Four-pitch lefty; FB & CB best pitches. Keeps FB low in zone, setting up big 12-6 CB as out pitch. CU has become solid-average offering. Complements FB with better sink and bore. Added SL late in yr. Flashed solid-AVG in limited exposure.

Development Path: Matz will open the season as the Mets number 4 starter behind Matt...

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