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3 top NY Mets prospects who’ll be MLB studs, 2 who’ll be good in a lesser role

The Mets have some noteworthy prospects heading into 2025. But these three could end up being stars, while these other two top prospects could still be an important cog tot he roster, but in a lesser role.
ByNoah Wright|
Feb 12, 2025; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Jett Williams (90) plays his position during a Spring Training workout at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Jett Williams (90) plays his position during a Spring Training workout at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Carson Benge will be a big league stud

The Met’s first-round pick from last year, Carson Benge, was selected 19th overall out of Oklahoma State. During his final college season, Benge batted .335/.444/.665 with 18 home runs in 304 plate appearances. He drew a walk 16.1% of the time while striking out at a 16.9% rate. He entered the draft as one of the top 20 players available, by both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America.

After the Mets drafted the outfielder, he was sent to A-Ball St. Luice, where he made a good first impression. It was only a 69 plate appearance sample size, but he had 15 hits, including five extra-base hits (three doubles, two homers), drew 11 walks, and struck out only 14 times. He also went three-for-three in stolen base attempts. Benge’s whiff rate clocked in at just 17.4%, and he also had an above-average 88.4 MPH exit velocity.

Benge is a very well-rounded prospect. Only his power does not project as a 55 or better, per MLB Pipeline. But he displayed some raw power at A-Ball last season, and going to his pull side more could help him improve in this department. Pipeline also praises his bat-to-ball skills. As a runner, Benge is average to above average with enough range to potentially play center field. His arm can definitely play in any outfield spot. He also pitched 37 innings in college last year and could throw in the mid-90s.

The left-handed hitting outfielder will be 22 for the entirety of the 2025 season. Like Williams, Benge is another potential five-tool player at the top of the Mets’ prospect list. He definitely has the potential to shoot up prospect rankings if he can play a full minor league season this year while showing he can play well against professional-level competition.

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