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2/8/22

Player Profile: Carlos Rincon




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Background:

Carlos Rincon, OF/DH, Bats Right, Throws Right, 6'3"; 190 pounds; DOB 10/14/1997 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Signed by the Dodgers on July 2, 2015 as a non-drafted free agent for $350,000. Traded to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Billy McKinney on July 21, 2021. Rule 5 Draft eligible.

The Mets acquired Carlos Rincon to provide some right handed outfield power in their Minor League system and he did not disappoint.  In 38 games in Binghamton last year, he hit 10 homers, 29 RBIs slashing .269/.319/.537 - .856 OPS.  His overall 22 Home Runs with the Dodgers and Mets Minor league teams puts him 3rd among Mets Minor League Players (Mark Vientos 25, Francisco Alvarez 24) just ahead of Ronnie Mauricio (20).  His overall 77 RBIs outpaced all Mets Minor Leaguers last year besting Alvarez who had 70 and Mauricio and Jose Peroza who each had 64.  

Carlos has shown power pretty much since the Dodgers signed him and he hit 13 homers, 1.044 OPS, 52 games in the 2016 DSL.

Also, in June 2017 he "blasted 38 home runs — including 20 in the final round — to win the Midwest League Home Run Derby...[beating] Lansing Lugnuts third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round."  Also competing in that derby - Fernando Tatis Jr.  

Mets.com has him as the #25 Prospect. "Rincon has already impressed Mets officials with his power potential from the right side...As is typical of power hitters, Rincon does have an aggressive streak at the plate, and high strikeout rates have typically kept him from showing an even average hit tool. Rincon is a typical, bat-first left fielder, albeit one with a strong enough arm to pick up assists from the grass."

#14 Prospect on Tom Brennan of Mack's Mets list. "big power, 22 HRs and 77 RBIs in 2021.  Potential to be a decent big league power bat."

Prospects 1500.com #23.

#23 Michael Mayer Metsmerized.com.

In 2022, I project Carlos to start at Syracuse as part of a one of the most prospect driven AAA outfields the Mets have seen in a long time.  Syracuse Hitting coach, Joel Chimelis, did wonders for Khalil Lee last year.  I think Carlos will also benefit by working with him.  Some say that Carlos projects as a Right Handed hitter off the bench.  He has a great arm and can play defense.  With Khalil Lee and Nick Plummer both Left Handed Hitters and Jake Mangum a Switch Hitter, there may yet be a place for Carlos in Flushing on a regular basis in the very near future.   

Carlos Rincon’s FANGRAPHS page:

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2/7/22

Player Profile - Tom Hackimer

Tom Hackimer, Syracuse Mets - Photo By Herm Card - Herm4444@gmail.com



Background, Stats, Videos.

Background: 

Tom Hackimer, Bats Right, Throws Right, 5'11", 195 pounds; DOB 6/28/1994 in New Hyde Park, NY, USA; Drafted by the New York Mets in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft, Overall: 449 (Did not sign) and the Minnesota Twins Round: 4, Pick: 17, Overall: 123 from St. John's University (Queens, NY).  High School: Archbishop Molloy HS (Queens, NY); Eligible for the 2021/2022 Rule 5 Draft, postponed due to the Lockout;

If you watched Tom Hackimer pitch last year for Syracuse, then you saw why the Mets drafted him in 2015, and why they signed him when the Twins released him last year in 2021.  

When he was drafted Mets scouting director Tommy Tanous told MLB.com: "He throws strikes, sinks the ball and gets a lot of outs...Anytime you get a college pitcher that throws strikes and has the ability to sink the ball, pitches in a good conference, this kid was very appealing to us."

Mets fans can also thank former Brooklyn Cyclones Manager and St. John's Coach Ed Blankmeyer as Tom told Judy Kamilhor for Metsmerized back in August 2021: “'My hitting coach up through high school was pretty friendly with the St. John’s coaches,” he said. “I was at a camp playing short, throwing across the diamond and Blankmeyer...saw me and made an offhand comment to the effect of that kid, good arm, kind of weird and lanky, probably be a good sidearmer and that was basically the genesis of my career.'...Blankmeyer is also the reason Hackimer is now in the Mets organization. He called Hackimer after the Twins released him earlier this season and asked him if he wanted to keep playing. Yes, was the answer".

In Binghamton, Tom went 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA, 1 save, 9 games, 14 innings, 16 Ks but that doesn't really tell the story as a couple of bad outings did Tom in.  The Mets liked what they saw and promoted to Syracuse, he went 0-0, 2.25, 4 saves, 15 games, 14.2 innings, 20 Ks including no hits allowed in his first 8 games.  

He offers the bullpen a different arm slot that has shown the ability to get out lefties and righties.  He has had some wildness but when he is on, he can be lights out.  At the very least, he will be a main stay in the Syracuse bullpen in 2022 and he may even get the call to Flushing.

Tom Hackimer’s FANGRAPHS page.

Tom Hackimer's Baseball Savant Page.

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Videos and Audio:

Pleasant and Good Evening Podcast with Tom Hackimer (Tom's segment starts 25 minutes in)




YouTube: My Plyo and Throwing Routines.



YouTube: Throwing in the Park, Down by the River*!


YouTube: MLB PLAYER MAXES OUT SQUAT!! | Minnesota Twins X Tom Hackimer.



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2/5/22

Player Profile - J.T. Ginn

J.T. Ginn Brooklyn Cyclones - 2021 Team Card


Background, Stats, Videos.

Background: 

J.T. Ginn, Starting Pitcher, Bats Right, Throws Right, 6' 2", 200 lbs; DOB 5/12/1999 in  Flowood, MS, USA. Drafted by the Mets in the 2020 June Amateur Draft - Round: 2, Pick: 15, Overall: 52 from Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS);  

Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (30th) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Brandon HS (Brandon, MS), J.T. instead chose to go to Mississippi State where he earned SEC Freshman Pitcher of the Year after going 8-4, 3.13 ERA, 105 Ks in 86.1 innings; Then, after one game as a sophmore, Tommy John Surgery.  The Mets drafted him anyway in 2020 paying him first round bonus money at $2.9M.  

The day he was drafted Mack said:  "Observation –    This is a great pick! Ginn would have easily been a Top 10 pick but went down early this year that resulted in TJS. He probably won’t be back for the beginning of next season but you have to still project him as a potential starter for the Mets in three years. If not, huge upside as a future reliever."


After Starting at Low-A St. Lucie and going 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA in 8 games, he was promoted to Brooklyn for aa 3-4 record, 3.38 in 10 games.

Tom Brennan Mack's Mets: "Just 3 HRs allowed in 92 innings - that sure tells you something.  And only 22 walks as compared to 81 Ks. Just based on what the numbers speak to me, I see no reason why Ginn cannot get up to 150 innings or so in 2022, in AA and AAA, and be ready to join the Mets' rotation in 2023."

Joe DeMayo SNY.TV: Deep Dive on Mets prospect J.T. Ginn, a 'bulldog' who could soon be a rotation staple. "Ginn, who has a 97 mph fastball with turbo sink, could start the 2022 season with Double-A Binghamton."

Mets.com has JT as the #4 Mets Prospect: "Ginn shows three promising pitches when he is the mound. The fastball sits 91-95 mph and comes with a good amount of sink and life, pushing the grade up a touch. He can also touch as high as 97 with the offering when he rears back. The mid-80s slider draws promising reviews for its ability to move over two planes and is a weapon in its own right. The changeup was developing and showed promising signs with some sink of its own." 

Prospects Live ranks JT as the #8 prospect. Noting this: "Delivery & Mechanics: Violent, whippy arm action. Good extension and follow through on each pitch. Comes to the plate from a low release point and gets the ball out in front. 3/4 arm action. Violence could be a deterrent for future starter capabilities."

Amazing Avenue has him as their #6 Mets Prospect. "Ginn throws from a high-three-quarters arm slot with a simple delivery that has been toned down since his high school years. He still throws with a little effort, but his mechanics overall have improved at his time at Mississippi State."

SNY.TV has JT as their #5 prospect: "He spent the year building up arm strength, and at the end of the season, he was back touching 95-96 mph. This is a great sign heading into 2022, when I expect him to start in Double-A."

About his velocity JT told Newsday: "'It’s definitely been improving," Ginn said. "I think I’m a few ticks down velocity wise from the highest I’ve ever been, but overall I’m feeling pretty good and I’ve been feeling a lot better, so it’s been really exciting and I’m just taking it day by day and letting the process play out.'"



For 2022, I see Ginn starting out in Binghamton with a promotion to Syracuse in the middle or towards the end of the year.  The Mets will surely want to use the expanded AAA season this year to give Ginn the opportunity for extra work.

J.T. Ginn’s FANGRAPHS page:

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You Tube: Mets prospect J.T. Ginn compares his pitching arsenal to Marcus Stroman’s | Mets Prospective | SNY




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2/4/22

Player Profile: Luke Ritter


Luke Ritter Brooklyn Cyclones 2019 Team Card

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Background:

Luke Ritter, 2nd Basemen, Bats Right, Throws Right, DOB 2/15/1997 in Minneapolis, MN, USA. Drafted by the New York Mets, 2019 June Amateur Draft - Round: 7, Pick: 11, Overall: 208 from Wichita State; Rule 5 Draft eligible, December 2022.

If missing the 2020 season due to COVID wasn't tough enough for minor league players - getting hurt in 2021 made it even worse.

For Luke Ritter, he started out 2021 in Brooklyn showing improved power from the 2nd Base position.  In his first 166 at-bats, 11 HRs, 34 RBIs, .240 BA.  Then, an injury to his hamate bone and he missed time between 7/7 - 8/14 with an IL stint.  When he came back, he had 84 at-bats, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, and a .214 average.

As we pointed out with Nick Plummer.  Hamate injuries can be difficult to recover from.  Hopefully Luke's injury is not as severe.    

After being drafted in 2019, “Ritter the hitter” was often the number four hitter in Brooklyn’s 2019 NY Penn Championship lineup.  In 68 games in 2019, Luke excelled at hitting at the very difficult to hit MCU park with a .317 home batting average while hitting .184 on the road. 

In 2021 the park in Brooklyn caught up with him 12 HRs, 37 RBIs, .252 avg. on the road.  2 HRs, 7 RBIs, .207 at Home.  In 2022, Luke is projected to be in Binghamton.  I am sure he will welcome the change in scenery and more friendlier confines.

Mets.com has him as the #29 Prospect.

#30 Prospect on Tom Brennan of Mack's Mets list.

Prospects 1500.com #36.

#42 Michael Mayer Metsmerized.com.

Luke Ritter’s FANGRAPHS page.

Luke Ritter’s Baseball Savant page.    

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2/2/22

Player Profile - Eric Orze

Eric Orze - MiLB.com

Background: 

Eric Orze, Relief Pitcher, Bats Right, Throws Right, DOB 8/21/1997 in Elk Grove, IL; USA; 6'4", 195 pounds; Drafted by the New York Mets 2020 June Amateur Draft - Round: 5, Pick: 19, Overall: 150 from University of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA).; Not Rule 5 eligible until December 2023.

Talk about someone that is easy to root for, Eric Orze survived two bouts of cancer which caused him to miss all of 2019 College season.  Then, in 2020, he puts up solid numbers - 3-0, 2.75 ERA in 19.2 innings.  This caused the Mets to draft him with one of their 6 picks in the 2020 draft.

When drafted, Bleacher Report had this quote from Mets vice president of international and amateur scouting Tommy Tanous: "This is a kid that will not quit. He really won't. Our scouts fell in love with his split-finger, to tell you the truth. He throws a heavy, heavy fastball and he uses that split as his out pitch, his strikeout pitch...this is a high-makeup kid, high-quality kid who happens to have a really gifted pitch."

At the time of the Draft, Mack noted: "A nice pick but a money save pick as well."  Eric signed with the Mets for $20,000.  

From the 6 players drafted in 2020, only JT Ginn, and Eric Orze remain.  Pete Crow-Armstrong was traded for Javier Baez.  Matt Dyer was traded for Rich Hill.  Isiah Greene was part of the deal for Francisco Lindor.  Anthony Walters was released.   

In 2021, his first season on professional ball, Eric shot up the ranks going from Brooklyn to Binghamton to Syracuse all in the same year.  At each level, he seemed to get better  - 1-2, 4.05 ERA in Brooklyn, 2-0, 2.60 ERA in Binghamton 25 Ks - just 1 walk!) and 1-0, 2.19 ERA in Syracuse.  Overall in 49.2 innings he went 4-2, 3.08 ERA, 67 Ks, 14 walks.

Joe DeMayo SNY.TV 6 Mets prospects who can make an impact in 2022: "In a small sample size of 12.1 innings in Triple-A, Orze had a ridiculous 43.5 percent whiff rate. Of his 34 appearances, 16 of them were more than one inning, so he is already experienced in a multi-inning reliever role. I think Orze has a bright future as a solid middle reliever who can give you a couple of innings in a game if you need it."

Rising Apple: NY Mets prospect Eric Orze has the stuff to become a future closer.

Tom Brennan at Mack's Mets has him as the #10 Mets Prospect saying: "he has a dandy splitter and had a mighty fine A - AA - AAA progression in this debut season.   12 Ks per 9 IP, too.  Based on that, I see no reason he won't be in the Mets' pen in 2022."

Mets.com has Eric Orze as their #26 Prospect.

Amazing Avenue has Eric as their #13 Prospect.

Prospects Live has Eric as the Mets #7 Prospect.

Prospects 1500.com has Eric as the #24 Prospect.

The Mets may go out and sign some more relief pitchers when the lockout ends.  Even so, Eric Orze could be part of the 2022 staff - possibly - out of Spring Training.

Eric Orze’s Baseball Savant page. 

Eric Orze’s FANGRAPHS page.

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Videos and Audio:

Before each Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, Announcer Jacob Wilkins interviews the Rumble Pony players, coaches, and staff.  Below is an interview he did in 2021 with Eric Orze. 

For all of Jacob’s pregame interviews go here.  













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1/31/22

Player Profile - Jose Butto

Jose Butto, Columbia Fireflies, 2019 Team Baseball Card

Background: 

Jose Butto, Starting Pitcher, Bats Right, Throws Right, DOB 3/19/1998 in Cumana, Venezuela; 6'1", 202 pounds; Signed by the New York Mets in June 2017 as an International Free Agent for $5,000. Added to Mets 40 Man Roster November 19, 2021.

A Top 25 Mets Prospect these past few years, Jose took things to a higher level in 2021.  After being promoted to AA Binghamton in July, he lowered his ERA by almost a run and a half.  At one point he went three outings, going 6 innings each, with no runs.  This earned him MiLB Pitcher of the Week for the Northeast League in August.  Overall his record in Binghamton, 3-2, 3.12 ERA, 8 games, 40.1 innings, 50 Ks;  An 11.16 K through 9 rate and a 29.9 K percentage.

He entered the Winter Rule 5 eligible, but his success in AA prompted his addition to the Mets 40 Man Roster, protecting him from that Draft.

Prospects Live: "Changeup: Low-80s changeup with great tunnel and depth. Changeup is a plus off-speed pitch with great depth and shape. Thrown low in the zone for plenty of whiffs. Dip in velocity from fastball creates good separation...Grade: 60...Butto's changeup is arguably the best in the Mets' system..."

From May 2020: MetsMinors.net: MMN Roundtable: Which Player is Primed For a Breakout Season? Ernest Dove’s choice was RHP Jose Butto saying: “My reports on him last season were that he was one of the most dangerous pitchers to face in the South Atlantic League. He has the confidence and determination to succeed. His teammates raved about his pitching and ability, feeling his off-speed arsenal will play at the higher levels.” 

Before the 2021 Season, FANGRAPHS ranked Jose as the #19 Mets Prospect.

Mack's Mets Tom Brennan recently had Jose as the #32 Mets Prospect.

Mets.com has him as their #14 Prospect.

Michael Mayer Metsmerized.com: #11 Prospect.

He is Amazing Avenue's #17 Prospect. 

Prospects 1500.com #13 Mets Prospect. "With his elite changeup and fastball, it could give him a relief pitcher opportunity with his ceiling getting higher if he really develops a breaking ball as a third pitch."

#12 on SNY's list. "He throws a mostly low 90s fastball that has touched 96 with the best change-up in the organization. He looks the part of a back-end starter who could potentially provide starting pitching depth sooner than later."

I think next year, lockout or no lockout, Syracuse may have a very stacked starting  rotation.  Because of that, Jose Butto could end up starting the year in Binghamton with an early callup to Syracuse.  Either way, already being on the 40 man roster, will make it very easy for Jose to come to Flushing.  However, being on the 40 man roster also means that he will be locked out should Spring Training only open for the Minor League players. 

Let's hope that does not happen.

Jose Butto’s Baseball Savant page. 

Jose Butto’s FANGRAPHS page.

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Videos and Audio:

Before each Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, Announcer Jacob Wilkins interviews the Rumble Pony players, coaches, and staff.  Below is an interview he did in 2021 with Jose Butto. 

For all of Jacob’s pregame interviews go here.  











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