7/1/26

MACK – The Latest Hot Bats – Yonny Hernandez, Nick Morabito, Jamari Baylor

 


 

John From Albany keeps churning out this list and I keep sending it your way.

 

Period: 6/18 – 6/27

 

Yonny Hernandez    -    .522/.556/.739/1.295  3-RBI  12-H

Yonny José Hernández (born May 4, 1998, in Maturín, Venezuela) is a switch-hitting infielder (primarily shortstop, second base, and third base) in the New York Mets organization. He stands 5'8" and weighs about 140 lbs.

Signed by the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in 2014 (signing bonus: $200,000).

Made his MLB debut with the Rangers on August 5, 2021.

Has played in the majors for three teams: Texas Rangers (2021), Arizona Diamondbacks (2022), and Los Angeles Dodgers (2023).

After being released by the Brewers in 2024 (following a minor-league deal), he signed a minor-league contract with the Mets in December 2024. He has been with their Triple-A Syracuse Mets in 2025–2026.

MLB Stats (Career, 69 games)Batting: .190 AVG / .286 OBP / .222 SLG (.508 OPS) in 221 plate appearances.

Key numbers: 36 hits, 6 doubles, 0 home runs, 10 RBI, 22 runs, 13 stolen bases, 21 walks, 44 strikeouts.

Best MLB stint: 2021 with Texas (.217/.315/.252 in 43 games, 11 SB).

He has never hit a major-league home run but is known more for contact, speed, and defense/switch-hitting ability.

Strengths

Hernández has been a solid organizational player with strong on-base skills and baserunning:

Career MiLB batting around .265 with high walk rates in some seasons and 200+ stolen bases.

In 2025 with the Mets (mostly AAA): Strong showing with .325 AVG / .404 OBP in AAA, good contact (low K%), and speed.

He is a classic utility infielder type — speedy, switch-hitter who can play multiple positions but lacks significant power.

Nickname: Sometimes called "Mosquito" due to his small stature and speed.

He's a depth player who can provide utility, speed, and versatility if called up, but he has struggled to stick in the majors due to limited power. For the latest stats or game logs, check sites like MiLB.com, FanGraphs, or Baseball-Reference.

 

Nick Morabito    -    .320/.414/.800/1.214  3-HR  4-RBI  8-H

Nick Morabito (full name: Nicholas Anthony Morabito) is a 23-year-old outfielder in the New York Mets organization (born May 7, 2003, in McLean, Virginia). He bats and throws right-handed, stands 5'10" and weighs 185 lbs.

He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he was a standout shortstop and named Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for D.C. in 2022. The Mets selected him in the 2nd round (75th overall, compensatory pick) of the 2022 MLB Draft and signed him for $1 million (above slot). He converted to the outfield shortly after signing.

Morabito grew up near Nationals Park and made his MLB debut there against the Washington Nationals on May 19, 2026—a special homecoming moment for him.

Morabito is known for his speed, hustle, defense across the outfield (with a preference for center field), and ability to use the whole field at the plate. He’s a high-energy, athletic player often described as a “throwback.

”Key minor league highlights:   Strong base-stealing ability (over 130-150 stolen bases in his pro career, including 49 in 2025 at Double-A Binghamton).

Solid contact and on-base skills early on, with improving power.

In 2025 at Double-A: .273/.348/.385 with 6 HR, 49 SB in 118 games.

Played in the Arizona Fall League in 2025, helping earn 40-man roster protection.

MLB Debut (2026): Recalled in mid-May, he started in left field and went hitless in his first few games (0-for-11 with many strikeouts in a small sample), leading to an option back to Triple-A.

Outlook

Morabito is viewed as a high-upside depth piece or potential fourth outfielder with speed/defense who can contribute in a platoon or utility role. His game relies on speed, instincts, and improving power rather than raw slugging.

He’s a fan-favorite type due to his grit.

 

Period   -   6-19 – 6-28

 

Jamari Baylor   -   .364/.533/.724/1.260,  1-HR, 2-RBI, 4-H, 15-PA

Jamari Baylor (full name: Jamari Ellis Baylor) is a 25-year-old right-handed hitting and throwing infielder (primarily shortstop, with time at 2B/3B/1B) in the New York Mets organization.

Born: August 25, 2000, in Richmond, VA area.

Drafted: 3rd round (91st overall) in 2019 by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Benedictine College Preparatory (high school). He was viewed as a toolsy, athletic prospect with five-tool potential.

Path: Spent time in the Phillies and Rockies systems (traded for cash in 2023), reached High-A, then bounced to the Toronto Blue Jays (2024), independent Atlantic League (Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in 2025, where he had a breakout), and signed a minor-league deal with the Mets in late April 2026. Assigned to Low-A St. Lucie, later promoted to High-A Brooklyn Cyclones.

Offensive Profile and Recent Performance

Baylor is a power-speed threat with a patient, disciplined approach (good walk rates, uses the whole field). He has struggled with strikeouts at times but showed improved contact and damage ability in indie ball.

2025 (Atlantic League - Blue Crabs): Career year — .303/.421/.552, 21 HR, 77 RBI, 19 SB in 98 games. Strong second half with consistent production.

He profiles as a versatile infielder with above-average speed, arm strength, and improving power. Scouts have long liked his athleticism and makeup.

He's listed at 5'10"/190 lbs and known for speed (plus runner in his prime scouting reports) and defensive versatility.

Baylor is a depth/upside depth piece in the Mets system after a strong indie-ball showing. He's had injury issues in the past but has shown he can produce when healthy

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