We continue with my countdown of Mets prospects with…
#4 SS/CF/2B Jett Williams
Jett Michael Williams, born November 3, 2003, in Dallas, Texas, is a top prospect in the New York Mets organization, recognized for his speed, plate discipline, and versatility. A 5’6”, 175-pound right-handed batter and thrower,
Williams plays shortstop and
center field. Selected 14th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Rockwall-Heath
High School, he signed for $3.9 million, bypassing a commitment to Mississippi
State. In high school, he hit .411 with 7 home runs and 10 doubles as a senior,
earning the District 10-6A Offensive MVP and Dallas Morning News Offensive
Player of the Year honors.
In 2023, Williams excelled
across three minor league levels (Single-A St. Lucie, High-A Brooklyn, and
Double-A Binghamton), batting .263 with 13 home runs, 8 triples, 22 doubles, 45
stolen bases, and a .425 OBP, leading Mets minor leaguers. His 104 walks were second
among all minor leaguers, showcasing his elite plate discipline. He was named
the Mets’ Minor League Player of the Year.
In 2024, a right wrist injury
requiring surgery in June limited him to 33 games across Single-A, Double-A,
and Triple-A. He struggled, batting .215/.358/.298 with 8 doubles, 5 stolen
bases, and 4 RBIs. However, in a brief 6-game stint with Triple-A Syracuse, he
hit .364 with a .533 OBP, drawing 8 walks and stealing a base. He also played
in the Arizona Fall League with the Scottsdale Scorpions, showing plus speed
and gap power.
Williams’ strengths include plus bat speed, a small strike zone, and a 17.98% walk rate across his minor league career (130 walks in 723 plate appearances). His plus running speed (6.5-second 60-yard dash) fuels his base-stealing ability (56 career steals). Defensively, he’s better suited for center field, where he’s error-free with four outfield assists in 274 innings, compared to 32 errors at shortstop over 1,121.1 innings. With Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Williams’ future likely lies in center field.
2025 stats as of end of game 7-5:
AAA: 255-AB, 20-2B, 6-HR, 26-RBI, 24-SB, 46-BB
.278/.391/.467/.858
Ranked No. 58
overall by MLB Pipeline and the Mets’ top position player prospect, Williams is
projected to debut in the majors by late 2025, possibly as a September call-up.
His leadoff skill set, grinder mentality, and up-the-middle profile make him a
high-upside player, though his 2024 injury and dip in production add some risk
Thomas Nestico @TJStats
Jack Wenninger (NYM) continues to be the most
underrated pitching prospect in baseball
He is posting
an elite 24.2K-BB% while flashing an excellent changeup and improved command
Trade Targets
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6467560/2025/07/02/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-alcantara-naylor/
Aroldis Chapman, LHRP, Red Sox
The execs
overwhelmingly picked Chapman as the reliever most likely to be traded in July.
The 37-year-old is having a banner season, posting a 1.32 ERA over 37
appearances with 14 saves and 50 strikeouts in 34 innings. He would be a
difference-maker in any bullpen. Two years ago, Chapman was traded from the
Royals to the Rangers in a late-June deadline deal for lefty Cole Ragans and a
minor-league outfielder.
Best
Candidates for a Change-of-Scenery Trade
https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/mlb-best-change-of-scenery-trade-deadline-candidates/
Luis Campusano – C – San Diego Padres (AAA)
2025 MiLB
Stats: .319/.436/.611, 13 HR, 148 wRC+
When the
Padres paired end-of-career veterans Martín Maldonado and Elias Díaz behind the
plate, I thought it was over for Campusano in a Padres uniform. Instead, the
team let him return to Triple-A for a fifth season.
Campusano has
done nothing but hit in the minors, and considering how thin the catcher
position is, teams could be lining up to roll the dice on him.
He is in a
similar boat to Jordan Walker, as the Padres’ handling of his development has
been bizarre. Sure, he’s a liability behind the plate, but I’m sure knowing one
mistake means a trip back to the minors didn’t help. He needs an opportunity to
play several times a week to see if his bat can click.
Thomas Nestico @TJStats
Daily tjStuff+ Leaders - 2025-07-05 - Min. 50 Pitches
1) Ryne Nelson - 111
2) Frankie Montas - 104
3) Mike Burrows – 103
MLB OPS Leaders
MLB RBI Leaders
Kevin Costner reveals explosive clash with Yankees legend that almost derailed his classic film
Hollywood icon Kevin Costner revealed new details about an argument he had with former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during a recent tell-all panel.
He recalled when Steinbrenner abruptly canceled the initial shooting of the 1999 film "For Love of the Game" at Yankee Stadium, as the business executive was upset the Yankees lost in the movie’s ending.
"Now I'm thinking, I'm dead unless I say something," Costner shared with his audience. He then said he started doing a "tap dance" to convince Steinbrenner to let him film inside the stadium and called the whole situation "f----- up."
However, Costner was able to sway the passionate owner, emphasizing that the game the Yankees lost in during the film was ultimately "meaningless."
"I said, 'it's a meaningless game, George,'" he said. "'And I'm going to treat the Yankees with the respect that you want to treat them with.'"
Costner was eventually able to shoot at Yankee Stadium, and "For Love of the Game" was made. The real-life Yankees went on to win the World Series in 1999, and to his surprise, Costner even received a special executive ring for the team’s championship.
Ernest Dove @ernestdove
Mets RP prospect Raimon Gomez since June 4th in High A
10 app 11.2 inn 5 H 0 ER 4 BB 14 K
1st pitch last night being 102 mph.
Raimon Gomez is a 23-year-old right-handed pitching prospect in the New York Mets organization, born on September 6, 2001, in Barcelona, Venezuela. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 224 pounds, Gomez has garnered attention for his elite velocity despite not being ranked among the Mets' top 30 prospects by MLB Pipeline. He signed with the Mets as an international free agent in 2021 and has been making waves in the minors, particularly after recovering from Tommy John surgery in May 2023, which sidelined him for the remainder of that season and all of 2024.
Background and Recent Performance
Gomez, primarily a reliever early in his career, showed promise as a starter before his injury. In 2025, he returned to action with Low-A St. Lucie, where he posted a 0.69 ERA over six appearances, striking out 20 batters in 13 innings. His standout moment came on April 26, 2025, when he threw a 104.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch recorded in professional baseball that season, surpassing any major league pitch tracked by Statcast.
He averaged 103 mph on 11 fastballs in one inning and threw three hitless innings with four strikeouts and one walk in a 4-2 win over Daytona. Following this, the Mets promoted him to High-A Brooklyn on May 12, 2025.
Despite his velocity, Gomez has control issues, walking six batters in his 7.2 scoreless innings in 2025. The Mets are cautious with his workload, using him as a "bulk reliever" to build innings while keeping options open for a future role as either a starter or high-leverage reliever. His rehab from Tommy John surgery was notable for his improved physical condition, as he leaned up and built strength, enhancing his prospect status.
Pitching Repertoire
Gomez’s arsenal is centered around his exceptional velocity and a developing secondary pitch mix:
Fastball (Scouting Grade: 60-70): His primary weapon, a four-seam fastball, sits at 96-101.8 mph, regularly touching 103-104.5 mph with good riding life. This double-plus pitch is among the hardest in the minors, with seven of the 10 fastest pitches in Statcast parks in 2025 belonging to him. His fastball’s velocity and movement make it a swing-and-miss pitch, though its straightness can be a limitation.
Slider (Scouting Grade: 55-60): A high-80s power slider, topping out near 89 mph, is his second-best pitch with plus potential. It’s sharp and generates swings and misses, serving as a reliable secondary offering.
Cutter (Scouting Grade: 30-40): Gomez briefly experimented with a low-90s cutter before his 2023 injury. It’s underdeveloped and not a significant part of his current arsenal.
Changeup (Undeveloped): He’s working to refine a changeup to diversify his repertoire, particularly to remain a starter, but it’s not yet a consistent pitch.
Control and Future Outlook
Gomez’s control is below-average (scouting grade: 40), with nine walks in 33 batters faced in 2023 and six walks in 7.2 innings in 2025. Improving strike-throwing is critical for him to stay in the rotation, as his high walk rate and relief background suggest a potential bullpen role. His elite velocity, however, gives him a high likelihood of reaching the majors, as 88% of pitchers hitting 100+ mph in the minors since 2018 have made MLB appearances. The Mets are optimistic about his potential, with comparisons to pitchers like Edgardo Henriquez, who moved from Low-A to the majors in one season.
The Mets’ decision to hide Gomez from scouts during his 2024 rehab, avoiding exposure in the Dominican instructional league, underscores their belief in his upside, especially given his Rule 5 draft eligibility. They see him as a potential fast-track prospect, possibly reaching the majors by 2026 if he maintains health and improves control.
Summary
Raimon Gomez is a high-octane arm with a double-plus fastball (96-104.5 mph) and a promising slider, complemented by an underdeveloped cutter and changeup. His elite velocity makes him a standout, but control issues and recovery from Tommy John surgery are hurdles. Currently a bulk reliever in High-A, he has the potential to be a starter or high-leverage reliever in the majors, with his trajectory depending on his ability to throw strikes consistently
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7 comments:
Raimon’s control has been much improved of late. A fine season.
Wenninger seems like a future MLB SP.
FRANKIE: THE RIGHT STUFF. Hopefully, that flick will be playing to sold out audiences.
Let’s get Chapman. Keeping chips is nice. Winning World Series? Better than nice.
My brother Steve said before the series, and reminded me after the series, of his strong advice: DO NOT PITCH TO JUDGE. They violated that, and lost on Sunday.
Jett being at #58 in MLB Top 100 does not scream STAR. It does scream AVERAGE MLB FUTURE STARTING OUTFIELDER
Raimon noodles are much improved too
Mendoza said he wouldn't let Judge hurt them
How did that go?
Morabito future in center
I hope Morabito is that. He needs to boost his fly ball rate, they say. He stubbornly remains around #16 in the Mets prospects list due, it seems, to hitting too many ground balls. Me? I think they are ranking him too low. Heis Top 10.
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