DEEP DIVE - 1B/3B/RF Yunior Amparo - CF Cedrick Mullin - SP Joander Suarez

 

Josh Norris                         @jnorris427

I've been to the DSL, ACL and FCL this year. My favorite parts of these trips is finding new, interesting prospects.

Mets shortstop Yunior Amparo is one such player. Took competitive ABs. 

Made loud contact. Easy arm strength. Pretty quick runner, too.

                A deep dive… 

Yunior Amparo is a shortstop prospect in the New York Mets organization, playing in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) for the DSL Mets Blue team. Here's a summary based on available

                information:

Performance Highlights:               In July 2025, Amparo has shown impressive form, hitting .372 with a 1.049 OPS. He has recorded multiple hits, including doubles, and has demonstrated plate discipline with walks and stolen bases. For instance, in a game on July 21, 2025, he went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, and a stolen base, as noted in posts on X.

All-Star Recognition:      Amparo was named to the 2025 DSL All-Star Game, alongside teammate Adolfo Miranda, highlighting his status as one of the standout players in the league. This recognition came despite being a low-bonus signing, indicating his potential to exceed expectations.

Scouting Notes:                Observers have praised Amparo's competitive at-bats, loud contact, easy arm strength, and quick running ability. He has been described as an exciting prospect, with one scout noting his performance during a visit to the DSL in 2025.

Background:                      Amparo is noted to be a year older than teammate Elian Pena. His low-bonus signing indicates he was not a high-profile international signing but has outperformed expectations.

Context:               Amparo's performances have been covered by Mets prospect analysts on platforms like X, with posts emphasizing his hot streak and potential as a rising star in the Mets' minor league system. His play in the DSL, a rookie-level league, suggests he is still in the early stages of his professional career but is making a strong case for future promotions.

Me?

If you follow me, you know I don’t track either FCL or DSL players. It is simply too early to figure things out at that level.

Every once in a while, you are pleasantly surprised to see someone jump off the page. We saw this happen this year for FCL starter Jace Hampson He was a late round pick promising nothing going forward. Well, we are seeing this repeat here for this DSL “prospect” that cost the Mets close to nothing to sign.

You can rest assure he will open up in Florida next spring.

What Is Cedric Mullins’ Trade Value

https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles-cedric-mullins-trade-value-2025-deadline/

Although Mullins’ offensive numbers are not great, I still think a team will be willing to give up a legitimate prospect to acquire him. The market is what it is, and Mullins provides value in so many different ways where he can solidify a contender’s center field.

To talk yourself into a bounce back or better second half is not crazy at all. We have seen Mullins play at a high level before. Don’t be surprised if a team parts with a player or package that might come with some shock.

At the end of the day, Mullins’ experience, speed, and defense at a premier position are going to land him on a playoff team. Will it end up paying off? Time will tell.

                Deep dive…

Cedric Mullins - Professional Baseball Player

Full Name: Boyce Cedric Mullins II

Born: October 1, 1994, in Greensboro, North Carolina

Age: 30 (as of July 22, 2025)

Position: Center Fielder

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Bats/Throws: Left/Left (switched to left-handed hitting exclusively in 2021)

Height/Weight: 5'8" (173 cm), 175 lbs (79 kg)

MLB Debut: August 10, 2018

Draft:    Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB Draft from Campbell University

Career Highlights

2021 All-Star:    Mullins was named an All-Star in 2021, starting in center field for the American League as a replacement for Mike Trout. He became the first Orioles player to achieve a 30-30 season (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases) in franchise history since moving from St. Louis.

Silver Slugger Award (2021):       Won for his offensive performance, slashing .291/.360/.518 with 30 home runs, 59 RBIs, 37 doubles, and 30 stolen bases. He led all MLB outfielders with 389 putouts that year.

Hitting for the Cycle:      On May 12, 2023, Mullins hit for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run in the same game) against the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the seventh Oriole to achieve this feat.

Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award (2021): Unanimously voted by local media for his stellar 2021 season.

Health Challenges:          Diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Mullins underwent surgery in November 2020 to remove 10-15 cm of his intestine after playing through chronic abdominal pain during the 2020 season.

Career Statistics (as of July 2025)

2025 Season:  Batting Average: .218 

Hits: 61 

Home Runs: 13 

Contract:             Signed a 1-year, $8.73 million contract for 2025. Free agent in 2026.

Advanced Metrics:

Avg Exit Velocity: 89 mph, Hard Hit %: 36.8, wOBA: .308, Barrel %: 6.3.

Career Totals:  Batting Average: .249 

Hits: 675 

Home Runs: 99 

Notable:              Has played his entire career with the Orioles.

Background

High School:       Attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia.

College:               Played two years at Louisburg College (graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA, Associate of Arts, 2014) and one year at Campbell University, where he led the team in batting average (.340), runs (59), hits (80), doubles (23), and triples (7) in 2015.

Professional Debut: Began with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds in 2015, hitting .264 with 2 home runs and 32 RBIs.

MLB Debut: August 10, 2018, against the Boston Red Sox, where he made history as the first Oriole to collect three hits in his debut and one of five MLB players to score 3+ runs and have 2+ extra-base hits in a debut.

Playing Style      Switch-Hitting to Left-Handed: Mullins was a switch-hitter until 2021, when he transitioned to batting left-handed full-time after struggling from the right side (.147/.250/.189). His left-handed stats were significantly better (.251/.305/.394 before 2021).

Defensive Prowess:        Known for his elite center field defense, Mullins achieved a 1.000 fielding percentage in 2022 and led outfielders in putouts in 2021.

Speed and Power:           A dynamic player with a combination of speed (30 stolen bases in 2021, 34 in 2022) and power (30 home runs in 2021).

Recent Performance and Challenges

2025 Season:     Mullins has struggled offensively, with a .218 batting average and a .308 wOBA. He’s been rested occasionally against right-handed pitchers, which is unusual given his typical platoon advantage. Recent games show flashes of power, with a home run and double in a loss to the Nationals, but he’s been inconsistent, batting .227 with 9 homers and 6 steals over 177 plate appearances.

Injury History:   Placed on the 10-day injured list in 2025 due to a hamstring issue.

"The Entertainer"

Resilience:          Overcame a tough 2019 season (.094 batting average in MLB, demoted to Double-A) and health challenges to become a standout player in 2021.

                Me?

I like him as a loner, but it all depends on whether the Mets plan on keeping Jeff McNeil in center this season. If they do, I pass. If not, I would offer an intermediate prospect, but nothing more.

Daniel Wexler                   @WexlerRules

Joander Suarez signed with Mets back in 2018. He's now thrown 205.1 innings in AA over 3 seasons (era coming into today over that time was 3.37). He's struck out 207 vs. 42 walks. Even if the Mets don't "believe"... at least promote the guy and give him a shot in AAA

                A deep dive…

Bio:

Joander David Suarez, born February 27, 2000, in Cumana, Venezuela, is a right-handed starting pitcher. He stands at 6'3" and weighs 223–253 lbs, depending on the source. He signed with the Mets as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Career Path:

• Spent his early career in Rookie-level leagues (2018–2019), notably tying for fourth in the Gulf Coast League with 47 strikeouts in 2019, with a .191 opponent batting average.

• Missed the 2020 season due to the minor league cancellation and underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2021, sidelining him until mid-2022.

• Returned in 2022, posting a 0.96 ERA in 9.1 innings in the Florida Complex League during rehab, then struggled in Single-A St. Lucie (3 earned runs in 6 innings).

• In 2023, Suarez had a breakout season, particularly in the second half. He was promoted to Double-A Binghamton, where he threw a seven-inning no-hitter on September 7, 2023, for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the fourth individual no-hitter in franchise history (7 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 78 pitches).
• Over his final four starts in 2023 (one in High-A Brooklyn, three in Double-A), he pitched 24 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits and striking out 25.

• In 2024, Suarez continued in Double-A, with a notable performance on May 2, 2024, pitching 6.1 perfect innings in relief (0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K), lowering his season ERA to 2.60.

 Scouting Report:

• Fastball: 93–96 mph with good vertical ride, his only pitch consistently thrown for strikes.

• Changeup: High-80s, flashes plus potential but lacks sink or significant movement, with only 4 mph separation from his fastball.

• Curveball: Mid-70s, loopy with 12-to-6 movement, used as an early-count pitch but below average.

• Strengths: Deceptive delivery, making it hard for batters to square him up.

• Weaknesses: Control issues (wild in Low-A) and lack of a true knockout pitch. His future role is likely as a lower-leverage reliever unless his changeup develops more sink and separation.

Current Status: Active with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Double-A) as of 2025. He’s Rule 5 Draft-eligible, which could lead to a roster change if selected

                Me?

I agree… stop adding guys like Waddell and give Suarez a chance to prove… at the minimum… that he is worth considering as a late pen addition during the pennant race.