Mack's Mets: February 2023

2/28/23

NEW INFO - 2023 Draft Prospect - RHP - Andrew Walters

Andrew Walters

RHP Miami

1-21-23 - Top 25 Breakdown: No. 22 Miami

https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-22-miami/

Glue Guy: Under normal circumstances, I would pick Kayfus for this category, but give me the All-American closer in Andrew Walters. There’s a chance the Hurricanes choose to put him in the weekend rotation, but for now, we’re keeping him at the backend of the bullpen. When he’s there, Walters is the undisputed X-factor for this club. He keeps all the pieces together. Last season, Walters worked 32.2 innings for this club, and tallied a whopping 62 strikeouts as opposed to just six walks. He also tallied a 1.65 ERA and teams hit him at a .116 clip. He’s as good as it gets in our sport.

11-28-22 - 2023 MLB Draft: College Top 100 Prospects - https://d1baseball.com/prospects/2023-mlb-draft-college-top-100-prospects/ -

65 Andrew Walters RHP Miami ACC

11-22-22 - 2022 Fall Report: Miami - https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2022-miami/?goal=0_98c95d11a2-8fa3d0f1c0-536911606&mc_cid=8fa3d0f1c0&mc_eid=b3ee91b95b -

Andrew Walters - Walters was dominant again last season, posting a 1.65 ERA with 14 saves. It was his second straight year with an ERA below 1.70, and his 14 saves led the ACC and were tied for fifth-most in the nation.

10-19-22 - https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects-fx4td?s=03 -

75 RHP

Andrew Walters

Miami

Walters really exploded onto the scene in 2022 out of Miami's bullpen with wicked velo and an imposing breaking ball that's been hell on right handed hitters. He was drafted, but went unsigned in the hopes of returning to school, starting, and earning more money. Walters has been up to 98 and routinely rests in the mid-90s. He throws a lot of strikes and could move quickly, but to start he'll need to continue developing his slider/split-finger mix.

All the 2023 Draft Prospects in the Mack’s Mets database can be viewed by going to www.macksmets.blogspot.com and clicking on 2023 DRAFT PROSPECT DATABASE found on the top, left of the front page of the site.

Matt Pobereyko

(PC - Ed Delany)

Former New York Mets pitching prospect, Matt Pobereyko, has died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday. He was 31.

The 6-3, 220 pound righthander was drafted in 2017 by Arizona, out of Kentucky Wesleyan College, in Owebsboro KY.

He pitched for three Mets affiliates in 2018:

St. Lucie - 21-appearances, 2-3, 3.19, 48-IP, 55-K

Binghamton - 5-appearances, 1-0, 0.00, 5.2-IP, 6-K

Las Vegas - 1-appearance, 0-0, 12.00, 3-IP, 0-K

We were long term Facebook friends.

R.I.P. Pobie

The Mack Report - Parada, Scherzer, Alvarez, Ovalles, Reimer

Parada, Scherzer, Alvarez, Ovalles, Reimer

Bowden: Top 5 MLB catching prospects, and what their GMs say about them -

4. Kevin Parada, Mets

Age: 21

B: R T: R HT: 6-1 WT: 197

Slash line (Rookie ball, Low A): .275/.455/.425

2B: 3 HR: 1 RBI: 8 SB: 0 CS%: 27%

I love Parada because he can mash. He’s a contact hitter with loud, high-percentage barrel contact to all fields and above-average power. He’s a below-average defensive catcher with a slightly below-average arm, but he should be able to stay behind the plate.

He’ll have competition at catcher with the Mets, whose top prospect, Francisco Álvarez, is also more of an offensive catcher. However, either of them could play first base or DH if needed. That said, it’s possible Parada could be a significant trade piece if the Mets need to deal for a star at the trade deadline. With his special offensive potential, he could end up being a headliner in a major trade.

Mack - we are going to learn a lot about this stud this spring. Keep an eye on any improved defense.

Mets' Max Scherzer discusses possibly opting out after 2023 season -

"I wanted to pursue a championship in that third year. And that's where an opt-out, to me, made sense. But obviously, (Mets owner Steve Cohen) has demonstrated that we're going to be trying to win the World Series. We're gonna do whatever it takes to win. But when I’m stepping in, I’ve gotta have that insurance, because talk is cheap, right? You’ve got to see the proof in the pudding, and we have now seen what Steve has done."

Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom made it known last March he'd opt out of his Mets contract after the 2022 season. While deGrom eventually signed with the Texas Rangers following the World Series, Cohen responded by spending a fortune to hold onto other key players and acquire big names such as three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander.

Scherzer admitted he previously wondered what Cohen would do if the Mets had to replace deGrom ahead of this season.

"I got an answer," Scherzer added in an obvious reference to the signing of Verlander.

Mack - This ain’t gonna happen.

Will Steve sign him again past this contract? Probably not.

Law: 20 MLB prospects who should make the biggest impact in 2023 -

Francisco Álvarez, C, New York Mets

Álvarez has as much offensive upside for this year as anyone on this list, but doesn’t have a clear path to a job right now, as the Mets signed Omar Narváez in December and still have Tomás Nido, although those two combined for 0.5 WAR last year and I don’t really see how Álvarez would be any worse, even if you think he’s a 40 defender.

If he gets 400 plate appearances this year I bet he hits 20 homers. I just don’t think they’re going to give him that much playing time.

Mets’ 5 best DH options to platoon with Daniel Vogelbach for 2023 MLB season -

3. Francisco Alvarez makes roster as catcher and DH for Mets. This is not likely going to happen, but it certainly has its appeal. Alvarez is the Mets top prospect and the No. 1 catching prospect in all of baseball. His bat seems big-league ready and who wouldn’t be excited to watch Alvarez mash at Citi Field this season after all the hype and build up.

Just 21-years-old, Alvarez blitzed through the minor leagues, hitting 51 home runs the past two seasons when he played at Double-A and Triple-A last season after starring at two levels of Single-A in 2021. But GM Billy Eppler explained this past week that the Mets do not want Alvarez to be a part-time catcher in the big leagues just to get his bat in the lineup as DH.

They want Alvarez to be a full-time catcher when he arrives in Queens, meaning he’s likely starting the season at Syracuse to work on his defense and pitch calling.

Mack - In one sense, I’m written enough this pre- season on this guy, but the Mack Reports are committed to showing you what the expects are saying.

God, I hope he isn’t a dud.

Law's Top 20 Mets Prospects -

16. Layonel Ovalles, RHP

Age: 20 | 6-3 | 216 pounds

Bats: Right | Throws: Right

International signing in 2019

Ovalles is a projectable right-hander who’s been up to 98 mph from a high slot and showed excellent control until a late-season promotion to Low A, where he was also challenged by left-handed hitters because of his lack of a third pitch. He’ll turn 20 in June but doesn’t have a ton of experience.

Mack - Ovalles pitched for both DSL Mets teams in 2021, posting a stat line of: 12-G, 6-ST, 0-2, 2.83, 0.67, 35-IP, 34-K.

2022 brought him stateside, where he first pitched excellently for the FCL Mets (11-G, 1-ST, 2.76, 1.05. 29.1- IP, 44-K) but, stalled out for the St. Lucie A team (5-G, 3- ST, 0-1, 6.23, 1.56, 17.1-IP, 22-K).

My hopes are he returns to St, Lucie for a fresh start this spring.

Law's Top 20 Mets Prospects -

Notes about players that missed the Top 20 list:

Third baseman Jacob Reimer was their fourth-round pick out of Yucaipa High School in California, alma mater of Taijuan Walker and Matt Davidson; he’s very strong for 18 and hits the ball hard to all fields, projecting to plus power down the road. …

Mack - Baseball-Reference clearly states that Reimer is a “third baseman and designated hitter”

Far too early to determine his Mets future. He had 23 at-bats for the FCL Mets last season as an 18-year old. No rush to get on line. Bring him back to either the same team he played for last year, or give him a go in St. Lucie.

Tom Brennan - Opportunity Knocks for Mets Youngsters

When young talent is there, and you hear them knocking, let them in.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

If you are a young rising start on a talent-laden team:

What do you want? OPPORTUNITY!

When do you want it? NOW!

And this year, they get just that. A whopping 15 Mets (including Dominic Hamel) apparently are committed to the WBC on several teams. How long will they be gone?

Well, the following shows when they leave, and they return after they lose - or after they win it all on March 21:

Pool C Teams
Canada; Colombia; Great Britain; Mexico; USA

Monday, March 6: Team arrivals

Tuesday, March 7: Team workouts
USA (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Mexico (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Colombia (Mesa, Ariz.)
Canada (Mesa, Ariz.)
Great Britain (Phoenix)

Wednesday, March 8: Exhibition Game 1
Cleveland vs. Mexico (1:05 p.m. MST at Goodyear)
Oakland vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Chicago Cubs vs. Canada (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Milwaukee vs. Great Britain (1:10 p.m. MST at Phoenix)
San Francisco vs. USA (7:05 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)

Thursday, March 9: Exhibition Game 2
Chicago White Sox vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Glendale)
Kansas City vs. Great Britain (1:05 p.m. MST at Surprise)
Los Angeles Angels vs. USA (1:10 p.m. MST at Tempe)
Colorado vs. Mexico (1:10 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)
Seattle vs. Canada (1:10 p.m. MST at Peoria)

Friday, March 10: Team workouts
at Chase Field

Saturday, March 11: First round begins
at Chase Field

So it seems to me that the Mets' kiddies who strongly would love to head north with the Mets for 2023 Opening Day will have two weeks in the heart of spring training Mets games schedule to grasp at bats and innings galore and that sometimes-elusive SPRING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Make the most of it, fellas....

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

P.S. Five-pitch David Peterson answered the knock on the door yesterday, with a great first pre-spring outing. In contrast, the guys who went the last 7 innings and gave up 12 runs are largely not ready for prime time.

Ronny Mauricio is auditioning for the Darryl Strawberry Story. Similar look...and power. Shows that a player's progression can accelerate if, like Ronny in 2022, you can figure out how to get to the plate 744 times. Mark Vientos, by comparison got to the plate 800 times - over 2 seasons. Ronny got up 744 times in a single year.

Diminutive CF Lorenzo Cedroia (who?) had 2 hits yesterday. The 25 year old (sorry, never hear of him before today) seems to be a Jake Mangum replacement, and had a solid minor league season in 2022 for the Reds.

2/27/23

NEW INFO - 2023 Draft Prospect - RHP - Chance Mako

Chance Mako

RHP East Rowan, Salisbury, NC

1-22-23 - https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/01/22/high-school-baseball-wolfpack-signee-mako-ready-for-big-senior-season/

East Rowan senior pitcher RHP Chance Mako is part of every prospect list for the 2023 MLB draft that will be held in July. Some have Mako in the top 50 — that’s for all the high school players in the country, plus all the draft-eligible college players. Others rate Mako in the top 100 or so. For the high school guys being considered for selection, it’s mostly about projection. What do they project to be four or five years from now? Scouts love how Mako projects.

Once a string-bean, Mako is growing into his body. He’s now 6-foot-7 and 195 pounds and hopes to hit the 200-pound milestone by the time his senior high school season starts. He throws two different fastballs — a four-seamer that appears to rise and a two-seamer that darts down. He’s touched 95 mph on the radar gun and he consistently throws 93s and 94s. Mako’s right arm whips sliders that spin and bite and make scouts drool. Those sliders are quite a bit swifter than the fastballs thrown by the average high school hurler. He can throw a deceptive changeup and he is blessed with that body type that scouts love to see on hurlers. Long and loose. Not too thick or too thin. Broad shoulders and long arms. Lots of room to add pounds and muscle through weight training and natural maturity.

11-4-22 - WWBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTEBOOK - https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022-wwba-world-championships-notebook-1?s=03 -

RHP Chance Mako, East Rowan (NC), 2023

Performance: 4 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 6 K, 3 BB, 57% Strikes

Commitment: North Carolina State

Chance Mako had a somewhat uneven outing on Saturday, but was able to rely on the strength of his stuff to get through four innings with limited damage. His fastball sat 89-93 MPH and touched 94 with good armside life, and a slider flashing plus vertical break in the 79-81 MPH range was the main secondary offering. The issues with command were primarily related to the 6-6 Mako’s body getting out of sync, with some bad misses really plaguing him in the 2nd inning. Nevertheless, the blue chip NC State commit fought back to give South Charlotte length at the end of pool play--and remains a top pitching follow in the Carolinas.

7-26-22 - 2023 MLB DRAFT - TOP 100 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS -

https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects-38awn

32 RHP

Chance Mako

East Rowan, Salisbury, NC

Standing at the top of a very good North Carolina State 2023 recruiting class is the imposing, high-waisted 6-foot-5-inch frame of Mako. An abundance of projection sounds out with this profile led by an above-average fastball/slider combo. Fastball will live in the low-90s with explosive life at the top of the zone and plenty more velocity to project. Slider could be close to, if not a plus pitch already in the high-70s with consistent shape and an innate feel to spin. (RPMs north of 2800). Will absolutely fill the zone up with both pitches while missing plenty of bats. Changeup still a work in progress, but hard not to be bullish on the upside that Mako offers.

Paul Articulates – When do we have enough?

This weekend brought news that Manny Machado signed a $350M deal with the San Diego Padres that would cover the next 11 years of his career. Last week while he was still “available”, there was a great deal of discussion amongst baseball followers and particularly Mets fans as to whether the Mets would try to sign him. This was something that would never even be discussed during the Wilpon era when the money was very scarce for acquiring big stars.

Now, we seem to have been so spoiled by Steve Cohen’s spending on the team, that fans want EVERY superstar free agent out there.

Well, not all Mets fans…I’m in the other camp. I didn’t want Machado. Let me explain.

I believe that any well-balanced, sustainable winning team needs to have some big stars that bring in the fans and drive other revenue streams from merchandise, media deals, and advertisements. But those teams also need to have some role players, some up-and-coming prospects, and some cagy old veterans that rule the clubhouse. Without that mix, there is not enough spotlight to go around even if you can afford the players.

Eventually the morale dries up because someone has to bat 8th and someone has to be pinch-hit for when the game is on the line and the matchup is more favorable for a bench player. Your $350M stars would not accept that. Role players say, “I get that – I don’t hit lefties well”. Prospects say, “Let me learn from this”. You can’t build a team with 9 silver slugger shortstops.

The Mets have some superstars on their team right now. They have some role players. They have some prospects. Yes, they have a few areas of weakness like outfield depth, DH, and 3rd base. But if the Mets paid $351M to lure Machado away from the Padres, they would never be able to evaluate whether Eduardo Escobar was in career decline or just had a bad season. They would never be able to see if Brett Baty could hold his own on a MLB roster. They would have too many utility infielders with nowhere to play them unless Buck sat the stars.

This would make the team very reliant on a small set of high power high paid starters, who over the course of a 162-game season might not hold up. Then what – take an atrophied player off the end of the bench and see if they still have the eye? Would fans welcome those players trying to fill the shoes of the big guys? No – the downward spiral would begin.

There is something exciting about a young prospect stepping in on a big-league roster and achieving. Remember when Reyes or David Wright came up? They were talented prospects that won a spot on the roster where there was a need. Right now the Mets have a great lineup and solid defense, so when the latest group of young guys get their shot there will be very little pressure for them to perform.

Now this article does not intend to state that Paul is against signing any more big names. If Shohei Ohtani wants to live in New York City, it would make me very happy. He is extremely versatile, and the Mets could use him in many ways and still have room to give the prospects a look.

How about you? Do you think we have enough?

Reese Kaplan -- The Times They Are A-Changing...

I woke up Sunday morning to the sounds and enthusiastic overreactions of my faithful pack of mostly New York area Mets fans going on and on about the first game action in Florida. While I was not partaking in the play-by-play, the infectiousness of their enthusiasm to get an injection of chronic baseball disease was contagious all the way over here literally on the other side of the world.

One game into the preseason it's premature to dig deeply into the positives and negatives that emerged from the game. After all, everyone is a bit rusty not having had human competition for several months and it's expected that some of the fundamentals take a few live games to initiate the muscle memory and proper judgment to feel completely natural.

No, the biggest baseball story that's crept up thus far was not on the field with the Mets but instead on the field between the Braves and the Red Sox in a neck-and-neck last minute ninth inning matchup when Rob Manfred's latest rule change debacle came front and center in the outcome of a game.

If you haven't read up nor seen the video, Cal Conley of the Braves was working on a 3-2 count when the decisive pitch arrived. The umpire signaled and off went Conley to first base on what he was certain was a walk that forced in the go-ahead run.

Uh, not so fast, Cal...

What happened was not a pitch clock violation by the Red Sox hurler for consuming more than the 15 seconds allowed to release a pitch with runners on the bases. It was the other side of the "Let's pointlessly speed up the game" set of rule histrionics in which it was the batter Conley given a strike three for violating the new "Batter must make it into the box within 8 seconds" rule.

Pitchers are penalized with a ball for their violations. Batters are penalized a strike. The count was 3-2 with 2 out in the 9th. Now is it as clear as mud? The game ended on a pitch clock violation called by the umpire and it was the new rule that gave the Red Sox a less-than-well-earned victory.

To say no one was happy is an understatement. The fans booed vociferously. The Braves were prepping a celebration for a comeback victory that was not to be. The Red Sox thought they lost a game over a slow pitch to the plate. It was none of the above.

Now the idea that changes come to the game are not universally despised. The DH was something that lasted 50 years in the American League before the National League came on board. After perhaps a week it wasn't mentioned again.

The putting a runner at second base to start up an extra inning portion of a game was met with derision by fans and ballplayers alike. It is another one of those "end the game sooner" collection of fighting-for-an-audience set of rules that Manfred wants implemented to eliminate the real (and perceived) notion that the game takes too long to play. It is about keeping fans here and bringing new fans to the game more than it is about improving the scores nor preventing injuries.

Spring Training is a new time for umpires just as it is for ballplayers. They will get better with their signal calling with each succeeding game so that there will be less awkwardness when pitch clock violations and batter-in-the-box violations will not catch anyone off guard.

Like they say, the times they are a-changing...but not always for the better.

2/26/23

UPDATED RESEARCH - 2023 Draft Prospect - 3B - Tre Phelps

Tre Phelps

3B Georgia Premier Academy (GA)

1-31-23 - Ian Smith @FlaSmitty

2023 3B Tre Phelps has an improved frame this Spring and showed an advanced approach throughout the evening.

Keeps his hands inside here on the for the RBI oppo knock. Plenty of present bat and hand speed. Georgia commit. https://t.co/nkBJ1BgHBJ

12-28-22 - 2023 MLB Draft – Top 50 High School Prospects

https://www.prospects1500.com/general/2023-mlb-draft-top-50-high-school-prospects/

42. Tre Phelps, 3B, Georgia Premier Academy (GA) – His proper name is Edward Phelps III, but naturally goes by the name Tre, Phelps is an athletic and strong third baseman. He can get up the line and beat out the occasional grounder, but the line drive swing with healthy hacks is the primary driver in his game. The ball really jumps although he can pull off the ball with less than two strikes, he goes from a mild step swing to a no step swing with two strikes and really battles. He has also shown a loud and fun personality, suggesting he would be a quality clubhouse guy on top of his ability on the field.

UPDATED RESEARCH - 2023 Draft Prospect - SS/3B - Trent Caraway

Trent Caraway

SS/3B/OF JSerra HS (CA)

2-25-23 - Shooter Hunt @ShooterHunt

‘23 IF Trent Caraway (CA) wasting no time announcing his presence sending this one over the LC wall in his first AB for JSerra Ultra-hitterish w/ twitchy, strong hands. Whips barrel through the zone w/ strength. Beaver Baseball recruit

1-24-23 - Perfect Game California @California_PG

Trent Caraway of JSerra primed for a big year, unleashes on this one for a no doubter to the pull side. #4 ranked SS in California, and a PG All American. Beaver Baseball commit.

https://t.co/zps6cmT2qd

1-24-23 - Brian Sakowski @B_Sakowski_PG

Caraway is a personal favorite in the class, guy just always hits. Has played multiple defensive spots, think he’s best at 3B, adding some lift to his swing this spring will pay huge dividends and looks like it already has

12-28-22 - 2023 MLB Draft – Top 50 High School Prospects

https://www.prospects1500.com/general/2023-mlb-draft-top-50-high-school-prospects/

32. Trent Caraway, SS/3B, JSerra HS (CA) – Currently listed as a shortstop, the actions are stiff and just not fluid enough there and an early move to third is likely in his future, but he has plenty of arm for third. He is a better than average runner who shows solid bat control that stays in the zone a long time and has real bat speed. There is some loop in the swing and the actions so it is absolutely a power over hit approach but he has been a producer on the showcase circuit so there is little doubt he can handle top tier arms.

11-10-22 - 2023 MLB Draft: Gut Feel Guys

https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=21408&s=03

Trent Caraway, 3B/OF, JSerra Catholic (Calif.)

Current Draft Board Rank: 92

The offensive ability of Caraway cannot be denied. The Oregon State commit produces hard hit contact regularly and has shown a consistent hit tool throughout this prep career. There is plenty of strength present that should start turning into more in-game power regularly. The arm plays at third base and Caraway should have the athleticism to handle himself there. It would not be a surprise if a team jumps on Caraway earlier.

NEW INFO - 2023 Draft Prospect - RHP - Tanner Hall

Tanner Hall

RHP Southern Miss

2022 SM stats - 9-3, 2.81, 146-14 K-BB, 109 innings

1-20-23 - Top 25 Breakdown: No. 18 Southern Miss

https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-18-southern-miss/

RHP Tanner Hall - Star Power: The Golden Eagles have a very rare thing: a returning first-team All-American atop the rotation. Hall’s 146-14 K-BB mark last year was just silly, evidence of his freakish pitchability. Not only does he pound the zone, but he misses bats, and he does it with deception and movement more than velocity. But he’s certainly firm enough at 88-93 with sink, and he features one of the nation’s best changeups along with a quality slider. Hall will give Southern Miss the advantage every Friday night.

12-9-22 - 2022 Fall Report: Southern Miss

https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2022-southern-miss/?goal=0_98c95d11a2-efdc4df70c-536911606&mc_cid=efdc4df70c&mc_eid=b3ee91b95b

The centerpiece of the pitching staff will remain righthander Tanner Hall, of course. After going 9-3, 2.81 with a sparkling 146-14 K-BB mark in 109 innings last year, Hall spent the summer with Team USA, allowing just three hits over four shutout innings while striking out seven in his lone start in the Netherlands. Hall dealt with some shoulder soreness this fall, and Berry said his arm slot was noticeably lower, but he checked out fine and will spend the winter resting up for the spring. He’s the epitome of a proven commodity, with advanced command of an 87-93 mph sinker from a low three-quarters slot, a dastardly changeup that he manipulates extraordinarily well, and a useful slider at 78-82.

10-19-22 - https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects-fx4td?s=03 -

65 RHP

Tanner Hall

Southern Miss

Despite his absolutely overwhelming numbers, Hall doesn't have prototypical overwhelming stuff. The fastball is heavy and it can get up to 92, but usually sits 89-91 with ease on the mound. It's a bowling ball heater that he commands brilliantly, some calling his feel for the pitch comfortably double-plus. He does, however, possess a slider that is a legitimate weapon. It's a low-80s sweeper that misses an immense amount of bats. His changeup doesn't have a ton of separation, but it does tumble hard at the plate and tunnels well off the fastball. Hall might not have huge stuff, but his exceptional feel for the strikezone, starter traits and above average breaking ball should get him drafted nice and early.

UPDATED RESEARCH - 2023 Draft Prospect - RHP - Ty Floyd

Ty Floyd

RHP LSU

16 appearances (10 starts) in 2022, recording a 5-4 mark and a 3.77 ERA in 59.2 innings with 23 walks and 70 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .199 cumulative batting average

3-1-23 - The Scouting Trail: Round Rock Prospect Breakdown -

No. 44 Ty Floyd, RHP, LSU– The 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-hander entered in relief of Skenes on Friday against K State and gave the instant look of a power reliever. Floyd was aggressive and attacked the corners. He worked in/out really well, especially during the first two innings of his three inning, five strikeout relief appearance. His direction to the plate was good and showed fair deception from a high three-quarter release point. His 92-97 mph fastball had good ride and he mixed a 78-82 fringe-quality slider that should develop into at least average in the future as he firms it up. On this look, Floyd was a mid Day Two (4th-5th round) prospect.

12-1-22 - Six Tigers Named to D1 Baseball Top 100 College Prospects List for 2023 MLB Draft -

Six LSU players have been named to the D1Baseball.com Top 100 College Prospects List for the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft.

LSU junior centerfielder Dylan Crews is No. 1 on the list; junior right-handed pitcher/utility player Paul Skenes is No. 10; sophomore right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor is No. 15; junior right-handed pitcher Ty Floyd is No. 44; junior first baseman Tre’ Morgan is No. 47; and junior right-handed pitcher Christian Little is No. 67.

Floyd, a native of Rockmart, Ga., made 16 appearances (10 starts) in 2022, recording a 5-4 mark and a 3.77 ERA in 59.2 innings with 23 walks and 70 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .199 cumulative batting average

He started LSU’s second game of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional on June 4 and worked 6.0 innings versus Southern Miss, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks and seven strikeouts in the Tigers’ win. The two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll made his second career league start on May 20 at Vanderbilt, and he defeated the Commodores by working 5.1 innings and allowing just one run on four hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.

11-28-22 - 2023 MLB Draft: College Top 100 Prospects - https://d1baseball.com/prospects/2023-mlb-draft-college-top-100-prospects/ -

44 Ty Floyd RHP LSU SEC

NEW INFO - 2023 Draft Prospect - 1B - Carter Graham

Carter Graham

1B Stanford

2022 Stanford stat line: 64-G, 260-AB, 22-HR, 79-RBI

1-17-23 - Top 25 Breakdown: No. 3 Stanford

https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-3-stanford/

Glue Guys: If it’s possible to be under the radar with 22 jacks and 79 RBIs, first sacker Carter Graham pulled it off last year. He is a physical righthanded hitter who broke out in a big way in 2022.

11-21-22 - 2022 Fall Report: Stanford - https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2022-stanford/?goal=0_98c95d11a2-8fa3d0f1c0-536911606&mc_cid=8fa3d0f1c0&mc_eid=b3ee91b95b -

The linebacker-built Carter Graham was named a second or third team All American last year by multiple outlets after leading the team in home runs with 22 and hitting .331 for the season. There were times last year when he hit a home run and you could audibly hear the baseball say “ouch!”

10-19-22 - https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects-fx4td -

119 1B

Carter Graham

Stanford

Graham is a power-first first baseman with some defensive versatility; the ability to run out into a corner outfield spot in a pinch. He's a below average runner, but a decent athlete with a fringy throwing arm. Graham does have some swing-and-miss in his game, though it's nothing terribly alarming. Graham is likely a sink-or-swim type player with the bat with the chance to go in the first three rounds of the draft.

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