Re: OT: Official Mets' 2023 Thread
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:55 pm
The international signing period is here. Despite having less money to spend than a lot of teams, the Mets look like they did OK this year, signing the #6 overall prospect and #31 and #41.
https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-2024-international-prospects-signings#:~:text=The%20Mets%20are%20adding%20several%20heralded%20international%20prospects,%28No.%2031%29%20and%20outfielder%20Edward%20Lantigua%20%28No.%2041%29.
The article has more details - this is the summary of the top 3 signings:
It's likely these 3 play in the DSL next summer, so we won't see them state side till 2025.
Ranking these players can be a crap-shoot, so I wouldn't read too much into it, though obviously, the higher the ranking the bigger the pay-day.
Here's the similar article from last year. Some of those signings could be seen with the FCL mets this summer, playing along-side high school and some college draft picks.
https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-2023-international-prospects-signings
https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-2024-international-prospects-signings#:~:text=The%20Mets%20are%20adding%20several%20heralded%20international%20prospects,%28No.%2031%29%20and%20outfielder%20Edward%20Lantigua%20%28No.%2041%29.
The article has more details - this is the summary of the top 3 signings:
The Mets have also agreed to terms with catcher Yovanny Rodriguez (No. 6), shortstop Yensi Rivas (No. 31) and outfielder Edward Lantigua (No. 41).
Rodriguez has a chance to become the best player in this class, and it’s easy to see why. An advanced catching prospect with some pop and skills, he has the potential to be a star on both sides of the ball. Behind the dish, he shows an advanced defensive approach and scouts rave about his upside.
Specifically, his framing and footwork are advanced for his age and he shows plus arm-strength potential and great hands. Offensively, Rodriguez sprays the ball to all fields with lots of hard contact and loft. He displays good bat-to-ball skills with present power and room to add more as he matures.
The switch-hitting Rivas is one of the most polished hitters in the class, and he can play defense too.
On offense, he has shown the ability to be disciplined at the plate and scarcely strikes out. He has good bat-to-ball skills and has displayed good pull-side power from both sides of the plate. The athletic Rivas sprays the ball to all fields with hard contact.
Lantigua is an evolving player with premier talent and is already one of the most interesting prospects on the international market. The Dominican teen has drawn comparisons to Mariners superstar Julio Rodríguez in terms of size, speed and athleticism. He has a natural feel for hitting with some pop and easy power at the plate. Overall, he shows a good approach when he’s in the batter’s box, handles the fastball well and might end up as a power bat in one of the corner outfield spots.
It's likely these 3 play in the DSL next summer, so we won't see them state side till 2025.
Ranking these players can be a crap-shoot, so I wouldn't read too much into it, though obviously, the higher the ranking the bigger the pay-day.
Here's the similar article from last year. Some of those signings could be seen with the FCL mets this summer, playing along-side high school and some college draft picks.
https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-2023-international-prospects-signings