MACK - MACK – Let’s Revisit - SS - Wandy Asigen
Wandy Asigen is a 17-year-old Dominican shortstop prospect in the New York Mets organization (born August 21, 2009, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic).
He is a left-handed hitter / right-handed thrower, listed at about 6'0" and 175–180 lbs. He was one of the top players in the 2026 international free-agent class (ranked No. 2 overall by MLB Pipeline).
He had a longstanding verbal commitment to the Yankees but switched after the Yankees’ international scouting leadership changed; the Mets signed him on January 15, 2026, for a $3.9 million bonus. Scouting profileScouts praise his special left-handed swing, explosive bat speed, ability to generate high exit velocities (110+ mph reported pre-signing), loft, and potential for plus power as he fills out. He also has plus speed (60-yard times around 6.55 seconds) and athleticism that should help him stay at shortstop for now (average arm strength, solid range and instincts).
Overall tools project as a high-upside, potentially five-tool player with one of the more advanced offensive profiles in his class. 2026 professional debut (DSL)He missed the start of the Dominican Summer League season with a hamstring injury and debuted in late June for the DSL Mets Orange. In 23 games (83 PA / 61 AB) he posted strong numbers: .279/.470/.525 (.995 OPS), 3 HR, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 9 RBI, 15 runs, 6 SB (4 CS), 19 BB, 24 SO. High walk rate and power stood out for a 16/17-year-old in his first pro action.
He is currently ranked among the Mets’ top prospects (around No. 9–12 depending on the list.
Baseball America had him as high as No. 5 in some 2026 rankings).
He remains very early in his development (still in the complex/DSL level) with a long runway, but he is viewed as a high-ceiling international signee for the Mets.
7 comments:
Asigen ha a long road. Let's let him travel it without any pressure
Seems to be the anointed one according to the media.
Hopefully he has no repeat of leg issues. Will he come stateside at age 17 in 2027 with just 61 DSL at bats? If so, you know they are very confident in him.
Tom,
We will not tell Mack, but Jesus Baez, traded from the Mets to the Cardinals in 2025, hit his 39th home run last night in the Cardinals' Texas League team's final game of the year. If I remember correctly, Mack had him ranked very high before he was traded. Yeah, I know, don't look back.
For Ryan Hensley
How did that work out?
Don't trade Wandy!
Good gravy
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