79. Pedro Zapata – OF – rookie – 22/yrs.
Zapata was signed in 2006 as an undrafted international free agent.
Zapata’s 2007 pro debut with the DSL Mets was an impressive one: .325/.382/.425 in 160 at bats. He also had 23 stolen bases and an OPS of .807. Had 17 multi-hit efforts in 41 games and stole 23 bases in 29 attempts.
Zapata was named the winner of the Sterling Award for the Mets MVP for the DSL Mets in 2007.
He had a disappointing year in 2008 with Kingsport, hitting only .221 in 226 at bats. He did lead the team with 12 stolen bases.
The Mets send Zapata back to Kingsport in 2009 to do it again, and he did: .329/358/.421 in 152 at bats.
From the Kingsport Mets web site at the end of this season:
The outfield, led by, Cesar Puello (.296/5/23/15), RJ Harris (.293/5/25/13), Pedro Zapata (.329/0/21/15) and Kurt Steinhauer (.364/5/22), was collectively an outstanding unit
Forecast: Zapata is one of the fastest Mets in the system, but you know what that means. No pop. Actually, Zapata has never hit a home run as a professional. The Mets will probably send him to Savannah, though Brooklyn is an option.
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