ANGRY MIKE
Nick Morabito is a member of the stellar 2022 Draft class, a second round pick out of High School, Morabito to established himself as more of a complete hitter in 2025. I don’t care about his home run total, as much as I do about the fact Mets’ brass had him hitting third, and he’s a big reason why others in that lineup hitting before him and after him had career seasons. Morabito had solid RISP numbers and had a knack for being clutch, coming up with a big hit that helped put wins on the board pretty much all season.
Morabito is one of my favorite prospects in the Mets system, he represents the type of player the Mets need and currently don’t have enough of.
A. High-energy, hard-nosed grinder -> energizes teammates & fans.
B. Arguably one of the fastest players in MiLB, not just in the organization.
C. He’s got all 5 tools, but has currently only tapped into 4 of them.
D. OBP machine -> sprays hits all over the field & elite BB-rate
Morabito came up just short of his second consecutive 50 SB season, but he’s average 50+ SB over the last two seasons, only Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuna represent a greater SB threat. It’s pretty much automatic that if he’s on first base and his team needs him on 2nd, he’ll make it happen whether the defense expects him to run or not. That’s why he reminds me more of Acuna than he does Tyrone Taylor. Tyrone Taylor is an incredible athlete and one of the fastest players in the organization, but he doesn’t have the same level of confidence stealing bases as an Acuna or Morabito. It’s a rare talent and one that can always be useful late in games as we have seen when Acuna is inserted late into games on numerous occasions.
Morabito has two things he has to develop if he wants to assert himself as a full-time player, he’s got to improve his numbers against left-handed pitchers and he has to find a way to translate his raw power into game power. He’s far too talented to waste away as reserve player, some components of his game are flat out electric, and his defensive versatility makes him in asset in the outfield.
Morabito absolutely rakes against RHP -> career MiLB numbers are quite impressive:
Career versus RHP: 893 AB | 1,008 PA
| 9 HR | 10 3B | 44 2B | 115 BB | 0.318 BA | 0.396 OBP | 0.816 OPS |
2025 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
-> R.I.S.P. STATS:
| 1 HR | 1 3B | 10 2B | 50 RBI | 0.288 BA | 0.383 OBP | 0.791 OPS |
-> Excelled hitting out of the 2-Spot:
| 2 HR | 1 3B | 19 2B | 34 RBI | 0.298 BA | 0.364 OBP | 0.773 OPS |
-> Mr. Clutch - Excellent Stats with 2-Outs:
| 3 HR | 1 3B | 10 2B | 24 RBI | 0.288 BA | 0.369 OBP | 0.816 OPS |
33 Multi-hit games
52 games -> on-base multiple times
0.295 BA or better -> 3 Months
0.384 OBP or better -> 3 Months
-> May & June were his best months:
May ->. | 1 HR | 8 2B | 12 SB| 11 RBI | 14 R | 0.326 BA |
| 0.384 OBP | 0.833 OPS |
June -> | 10 2B | 12 SB | 19 RBI | 17 R | 0.322 BA |
| 0.413 OBP | 0.846 OPS |
23% K-Rate is respectable considering the Eastern League is loaded with premium pitching
10% BB-Rate is also above average -> MLB Avg. is 8%
49 Stolen bases -> 81% success rate
2026 SEASON OUTLOOK:
Morabito had an excellent showing in the Arizona Fall League, making hard contact, stealing bases at will, and playing excellent defense, prompting Stearns to add him to the 40-man roster, so that he was protected from the upcoming Rule-V Draft. He also locked down a roster spot on loaded Syracuse roster for the 2026 season. Depending on what the Mets want to do with Jett Williams and Carson Benge, will dictate where he plays defensively. If the Mets want to get Benge ready for playing CF in Queens, we’ll probably see Morabito in LF. If the Mets want to get JETT ready for LF reps in Queens, we’ll probably might see Morabito start in RF.
When Morabito was hitting in between JETT and Clifford, they enjoyed their best months with the Rumble Ponies. After the Mets promoted both of them to Syracuse, Morabito batted in between youngsters A.J. Ewing and Jacob Reimer, and they enjoyed their best stretch during their brief AA stint. That’s the type of effect Morabito has on his teammates, which is why it is important for the Mets to figure out a role for him in some capacity going forward. I have a lot of respect for Tyrone Taylor, but he’s getting paid $4 million dollars this season to fill a role that Morabito can easily do for $800,000. Morabito is a much better hitter, provides the same type of defense, and is an exponentially better base-stealer threat.
If Morabito can continue developing he could be much more than a reserve OF, and he is young enough to improve his ability to hit lefties. Despite the limited number of homers Morabito has hit, when he does connect, they are legit bombs. I’m sure at some point the Mets will work with him to begin tapping into his raw power, which could considerably raise his prospect profile. Even if he is only 10-12 HR player, his ability to make consistent hard contact would be an asset even in a reserve role, especially against right-handed pitchers. Unless there is a dire need for Morabito in Queens, I expect he will get a full year in Syracuse to hone skills, and be given a chance to win a job in Queens for the 2027 season.
12 comments:
HNY!
One way to zoom out on Morabito is to view him through the David Stearns roster model, not just as a standalone prospect.
Stearns values role flexibility, option value, and pressure players as much as pure tools. Morabito already fits that mold: elite speed with intent, strong OBP, defensive versatility, and the ability to affect games without needing power. That’s real roster leverage.
Protecting him on the 40-man and letting him get a full Syracuse runway isn’t hesitation, it’s value preservation. If the power or LHP performance comes, the ceiling rises. If not, he still profiles as a high-impact, cost-controlled rotational piece — exactly the kind of internal option Stearns likes to carry.
Not every important player has to be a star. Players like Morabito are how sustainable rosters actually work.
Nick the Quick will make the Mets during 2026, and Nick the Quick will Stick. Solid reminder article. Tore up Arizona, a year after some others did not. Pay attention to Nick.
He can easily just be a platoon player and just play against Righthanded pitching. Our last championship team had a handful of platoon players in the starting lineup. Dykstra/Wilson, Tuefel/Backman and Knight/Mitchell.
Part of me loves the idea of an Acuña/Morabito speed bench.
I do think Nick has a higher ceiling than Acuna, although Acuna also gives you infield defense
I am also excited about Morabito. He can be a very dynamic player if his development remains on this path. Stay healthy, young man!
Reminds me of Jake Magnum
I see his future as a Met as a utility outfielder and pinch runner
Reminds me of Sal Frelick.
Sal Magle?
You mean Morabito can pitch too? Get his ass in the lab!
Ewing, Morabito, and Benge (RF) could be an electric OF in ‘27 and beyond with Soto DH’ing. Assuming power from C/1B/3B, I’d live with fewer OF HR for that OBP, speed, and defense.
Why not Morabito being the next Willie McGee? Career .295/.333/.396. Willie would probably be career .280 in today's game, doable for little Nick..
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