MACK – Let’s Revisit - RHRP - Dylan Ross
Dylan Ross is a right-handed relief pitcher in the New York Mets organization (currently with Triple-A Syracuse Mets). Basic Profile
- Born: September 1, 2000 (age 25/26 in 2026), Statesboro, Georgia.
- Size: 6'5", 251 lbs.
- Bats/Throws: Right/Right.
- Drafted: 2022 MLB Draft, 13th round (389th overall) by the Mets out of the University of Georgia (after stops at Eastern Kentucky and Northwest Florida State). Signed for a $125,000 bonus.
He dealt with early arm fatigue/injury (7-day IL and rehab), then returned. Season-to-date minor-league numbers (across levels, mostly Syracuse) show more struggle: roughly 4-1, mid-6 ERA range, ~37–40 IP, solid Ks but elevated walks, hits, and homers (higher WHIP). He remains a depth/high-upside bullpen option with remaining options.
Prospect rankings placed him around the Mets’ top 20–25 heading into 2026 (e.g., #18–20 on some lists) due to pure stuff, with a late-inning power reliever ceiling if command improves. Pitching Repertoire / ArsenalRoss throws from a three-quarters arm slot with simple “dart-thrower” mechanics and excellent extension (around 6.9–7 feet), which helps his stuff play up and get on hitters quickly. Primary pitches (four-pitch mix; usage roughly fastball ~33%, splitter ~33%, slider ~30%, curve ~4% in detailed 2025 looks):
- Four-seam fastball: Mid-to-upper 90s (sits ~96–99 mph), has touched 100–102 mph. Average spin/shape (~2,200 RPM, league-average induced vertical break), but velocity + extension make it effective and hard to square up. Can elevate it.
- Splitter (best secondary / plus pitch): Low-to-mid 90s or upper 80s–low 90s (averages ~89–90 mph, up to ~93). Low spin (“spin killer,” often <900 RPM), big downward dive/fade (significant extra drop vs. the fastball). Tunnels well with the heater; high whiff rates (often 40–50%+ in reports). Used heavily vs. lefties and as an out pitch; some variation in cut vs. run/sink action.
- Slider: Mid-to-upper 80s, tighter/gyro with some horizontal (east-west) movement or cutter-like action. Primarily vs. righties; high swing-and-miss potential (whiff rates reported over 60% in spots) but can lead to walks when command wavers (lower zone rate).
- Curveball: Occasional softer offering for changing eye level/timing; used sparingly in short relief outings.
Weaknesses/Concerns: Command/control (walk rates consistently elevated), consistency of secondaries when not locating, and health history (elbow surgeries + 2026 arm fatigue). When command is on, the mix plays as average-or-better across the board. Overall, he profiles as a power reliever with late-inning upside if he tightens the zone and stays healthy. He has not yet made his MLB debut as of the latest available info.
2 comments:
Ross was awful in June, and bad in May, too, but decent to good thereafter. He should have a real 2027 role with the Mets if he comes in sharp and healthy to spring camp.
Ross didn't earn a Queens slot.
He needs two great months in Syracuse before that
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