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.
Boston Baro is a 19-year old 6-1/175 LHH 3B/SS that was ranked the 143rd player going into the 2023 draft.
The Mets drafted Baro in the 8th round, as the 182nd player chosen, straight out of Capistrano HS (CA). Slot value was $192,900...the Mets gave Baro $700,000.
Slender. Lots of room to get stronger
Clean fundamentals in the field. Funnels ball well. Sound balance and footwork. Good arm strength. Throws accurately.
Hit - open stance. High back elbow start. Smooth swing. Some extension and lift. More power to follow.
Speed - 6.71 60-yd
2023 - limited time with FCL Mets: 19-AB. 5-BB.
.316/.458/.421/.879
Mack spin -
somewhat of a steal in the draft. Huge high school numbers in senior year:
.463 BA VS. .249 AVE.
.519 OBP VS. .385 AVE.
44-H VS. 8 AVE
The Mets are pretty clogged up at third and short in the lower levels.
Red prospect Colin Houck will compete with blue prospects Jesus Baez and D'Angelo Saramiento at short in St. Lucie and red prospect Nolan McLean will probably play third there.
Baro may find himself left back at the FCL level to get his at-bats in.
Does everything well but needs power to develop. He is one of many hi-speed infield prospects in the system right now.
