This is the second in a series intended to bring awareness to some of the lesser-known prospects in the Mets' organization This series will post a different prospect each weekday at 11:00am EST for the benefit of our fans.
Colin Houck is a 6-2/190 right hand hitting middle infielder that plays short, second, and third base.
The 19/year old was drafted by the Mets in 2023, with the 1.32 pick in the draft, out of Parkview HA (GA).
His signing bonus was slightly above slot at $2.7mil.
He has an open stance with hands held high, which he wraps around the bat placed above his head.
There is a slight leg kick in his swing, which was graded in school in the top 95% among his peers, at 90.3.
Showing present power with more to come.
6.70 60-yd dash speed
Defense: good action... hands out front and + arm
Projects to remain in the middle
Minimal Mets usage in 2023. With FCL, had 29 at-bats with seven additional walks.
.241/.389/.310/.698
My guess is he starts the season for St. Lucie.
This was a big time steal for the Mets. Houck was projected to go much earlier on that first day.
No rush here for this young, future top rated prospect.
Houck ready by 2027? Mid 2026? Excited to see Houck in action in 2024.
ReplyDeleteLots of middle infielders in the minors now. This one should push the others to show or go.
ReplyDeleteMiddle IF looks like a solid, and crowded position on our farm.
ReplyDeleteMegillah,Luchessi,Butto if they perform well in ST should be on the roster and not in Syracuse.
ReplyDeleteI agree Woodrow - I would much rather have those three guys as spot starters or long relievers than a bunch of reclamation project relievers throwing 2 innings every other day.
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