This is the next post 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.
He was signed with an $800K international bonus, as a 16 year old, by the Marlins in 2020.
Hernandez spent three years in the Marlins chain, including 2023, where he stated 104 AB, 3HR, 25RBI, 32BB, 27SB, and .298/.464/.452/.916.
Ronald came to the Mets from the Marlins, along with IF Marco Vargas, for a week or two of David Robertson (another great guppy trade).
He then played with the FCL Mets, going .286/.509/.486/.995, before ending the season with St. Lucie.
MACK'S SPIN -
First of all, hats off for making the Marlins to throw this kid in on this trade.
The offensive stats are already impressive, but one must stop and remember that his top skills come from his defense.
Yes. That's right. A 20 year old catcher that can throw (33% throw out % in 2022), catch, hit, and run. What do you do, what do you do?
I expect him to open up this season where he finished up last year... with Lucy.
His goals are to continue to work on both his defensive skills but also his hitting.
A steal.
Impressive. Could come up behind Parada very quickly.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite prospect from the ones that don’t get enough love.
ReplyDeleteWe look to be well stocked at catcher for the foreseeable future..
ReplyDeleteSaw him play in the Spring Breakout game. That says alot in itself.
ReplyDeleteMack
ReplyDeleteIf the Mets had an opening at first base in 2025, would Parada be a possible prospect in a first base/ catching role?
I think there are better options than him
DeleteIf Parada has a good year this year, he is traded. There is no reason to keep a catcher of his pedigree as a backup, when the system is full of good catching prospects.
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