SAVAGE VIEWS - THE COMEBACK KIDS
I’ve long been on record claiming that Brett Baty will have a long and successful career. Hopefully, it will be as a Met.
Perhaps this is the year he gets things figured out. It’s early, but he is off to a good start in the Grapefruit league.
I’d like
to spend this post on four prospects once thought of very highly.
MATT
ALLAN
When the Mets drafted Allan out of high school in 2019, they thought they had a potential top of the rotation pitcher. Unfortunately, he has been sidelined by a number of injuries. He seems to be healthy at last and is still only 23 years old.
The news of training camp is that he is throwing 97 and his repertoire includes
a good curve and changeup among other pitches. There is some question as to
where he starts the season. My guess is Brooklyn with the potential to finish
the year in Syracuse. He’s someone to be excited about.
KEVIN
PARADA
Kevin was drafted number 11 in 2022 and was universally considered to be one of the best hitters in the country. Also, his catching skills were rated above average. He is an above average athlete who may wind up at another position.
His pedestrian
performance thus far has seen his stock fall dramatically. However, someone
with his talent and pedigree is a strong candidate to have a solid bounce back
season.
COLIN
HOUCK
He was drafted out of high school as the number 32 pick in 2023. His scouting report shows him to have good offensive tools, an excellent eye, and strong defensively. While he has good speed, he probably will not steal a ton of bases.
His first year as a professional player did not go well. Again, another player with an immense amount of talent who has yet to reach his 20th birthday. Look for him to rise up in the prospect rankings this year.
ALEX RAMIREZ
When the Mets signed Ramirez out of the DR in 2019 they thought they were getting a 5-tool prospect. However, he has underperformed the last two years. He is an excellent defensive outfielder and his ability to steal a base is unquestioned.
He’s a
bit of a paradox and it’s hard to know what to expect going forward. This will
be a pivotal year for him and, unless he shows dramatic improvement, he will
likely be in another organization next year.
It’s a great
time to be a Mets fan with a relatively strong farm system. Right now, our
concern is keeping the starting rotation health with Manaea out for the next
few weeks.
Ray
February 25,
2025
4 comments:
You picked four good ones
I think Parada will figure things out this season
I think Houck will begin too
Don't have much faith in Ramirez anymore
Starting to agree with you on Ramirez. Don't think he's putting in the effort.
Two years ago, the Mets coaching staff in High A Brooklyn, had Ramirez looking to take more pitches. He lost his aggressiveness and hasn’t gotten it back. Ironically, he saw almost the same amount of pitches as the year before, but his head was a mess.
Allan intrigues me. Of the 4, pulling for him the most.
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