During the January 2023 IFA signing period one of the prize signings for the Mets organization was 17-year-old Daiverson Gutierrez, listed as a catcher and signed for a reported 1.9 million. Gutierrez was immediately assigned to one of the two DSL teams, DSL Mets Orange, where he ended up playing a total of 19 games this season before a decision was made to transfer him to the alternate team, the DSL Mets Blue team.
Gutierrez struggled out the gate slashing .134/.266/.179/.445 before the switch. Through his first 15 games with DSL Mets Blue, he has slashed .255/.435/.340/.775 as he continues his first taste of pro ball this year. Combined between the two teams he has a very respectable BB/K of 17/23 and is apparently the Mark Canha of the team, being hit by a pitch 10 times already.
My source tells me the organization has been very pleased with his defense, making strides since working out during the offseason immediately after the signing, putting in work behind the scenes. The Mets were pleased with his overall showing during his brief time in the states training. There was deliberation but an ultimate decision to have him begin his career down in the DSL which based on current numbers appears to have been the right call.
During a current 6 game span (7/18-7/25) Daiverson is 6 for 20 (.300) with 3 BB 5 K. I won’t say to ignore the box scores for any minor leaguers but feel it’s important to relay the messages I am getting of the organization liking what they are seeing from the very young talent. Player development as always will be the key. The signs are reportedly there. The offense is starting to trend upwards, and the defense is making big strides month to month. Fast forward July 2024 perhaps his slash lines are looking a lot different.
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I hope he blossoms. Juan and Guerrero didn’t despite big bucks. But he is showing progress. As in Morabito’s case, excellence does not always show up Day 1.
I did notice he’s been hit by pitch 10 times in 34 games. Gotta bring that down if possible.
Paul,
I have posted this previously, but the Mets are expected to sign Yovanny Rodriguez, a 16 year old catcher from Venezuela during the 2024 International signing period. He has been rated as one of the top 10 prospects in Latin America. The Mets are expected to have $5,925,000 to spend on their 2024 signings.
So maybe we will have another catcher to follow in the DSL in 2024. I suspect we all would like to see some pitching added to our prospects.
Mets still for now excited about Simon Juan. Really young and probably should have repeated DSL but too late now lol
Ernest, it must be very hard to decide when a guy that young is ready.
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