3/19/24

Mets Prospect Profile: OF/IF Nick Morabito

This is the next post in a series intended to bring awareness to some of the lesser-known prospects in the Mets' organization  This series will post a different prospect each weekday at 11:00am EST for the benefit of our fans.



Nick Morabito is a 20 year old (turning 21 in May) RHH 5-11/185 CF/RF/2B that the Mets drafted in the 2nd round of the 2022 draft, straight out of Gonzaga College High School. 

He wet his pro whistle in 2022 with 22 at-bats at FCL that should he easily forgotten.

Last season he split time between the same FCL team (111-AB, .324/.437/.432/.869, 20-BB, 11-SB) and St. Lucie (93-AB, .286/.403/.378/.781, 14'BB, 10-SB).

He also has only three errors in his combined two seasons, three team 104-attempts).

Morabito is built like a fullback.

His swing has short levers with a direct to ball approach. A short, compact swing with no wasted movements. 

Possesses above-average raw power and above average speed (6.68-sec. in 60 seconds).

MACKS SPIN -

No need to rush here.

Figure three seasons away, if there is room for the then very crowded centerfield and shortstop positions.

If not, could be moved for a starter.





3 comments:

Tom Brennan said...

Nick the quick. Tougher pitching competition for the speedster this year. Stay healthy in 2024 and rack up the ABs.

Paul Articulates said...

Like these athletic types. They tend to be a little heartier. I have seen him in a spring training game, so they must think highly of him given the number of prospects available.

Rds 900. said...

Hopefully, he shows some power this year.