3 NY Mets prospects about to have their breakthrough season in 2025

3) Nate Dohm

Nate Dohm's college career was marred by forearm issues. He pitched just 71.1 innings after transferring to Mississippi State before getting drafted. But the Mets still decided to take a chance on Dohm in the 2024 draft, selecting him 82nd overall in the third round. If Dohm can stay healthy and breakout in 2025, he may end up proving to be a huge steal from the draft.

Although Dohm was limited due to injuries in college, his final two seasons were quite good. He combined for a 2.90 ERA, a 5.38 K:BB ratio, and a 1.14 WHIP. He struck out nearly 30% of opponents with a 28.8% K% but was also great at limiting walks. Dohm allowed a free pass to a meager 5.4% of opponents. The worst number on his stat-sheet was his HR/9 ratio, which came in at a still respectable 1.01-per-9 rate.

When healthy, Dohm sits near the mid-90s, topping out at 97. His arsenal includes two breaking balls, both of which project as above average. The right-hander's slider comes in around the mid-80s, while his curveball averages out around the upper-70s. His change-up, however, needs some work. It's the only pitch in his mix that doesn't project as above average. Both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America currently pin it as a 40-grade offering, though Pipeline notes it has some fade to it, and BA says it gives batters a different look. Dohm's strike-throwing ability significantly improved in 2024 as well.

Dohm turns 22 later this month. While his durability is a concern, he has the repertoire and the build (listed at 6'4/210-LBS) to be a starter in the long run. A season where Dohm can stay healthy would do him a lot of good and could make him one of the Mets' higher-ranking pitching prospects in their farm system.