NY Mets prospect Brandon Sproat checked off all of the boxes in spring debut

If New York Mets' top prospect Brandon Sproat aims to graduate to the major leagues during the 2025 season, he will have several tests to pass and boxes to check off along the way. In his highly anticipated spring debut, Sproat had his snack pack, shoes tied tight, and a blazing 99 mph fastball that left Mets fans buzzing. This is just the first step in his journey to Citi Field. Still, if his first outing indicates Sproat is on the right path to take over this company, then we know the fanbase will undoubtedly be ready to celebrate with a huge party after each of his dominant performances.

As the Mets continue to evaluate starting pitchers this spring, Brandon Sproat made sure his name is kept in the mix as an impact player for this rotation.

His struggles at Triple-A last season have been a hot topic since he arrived at camp—and for good reason. After cruising through Brooklyn (A+) and Binghamton (AA), Sproat ran into a wall in his seven starts at Syracuse, though oddly enough, that was all part of David Stearns’ plan. During the game's SNY broadcast, Steve Gelbs shared that Stearns believes in pushing pitching prospects quickly through the system, forcing them to struggle so they can adjust in the minors rather than in the majors. It’s still just spring, but if today’s outing is a sign of things to come, Sproat has taken those lessons to heart.

Sproat has been clear about his approach this spring—attack the hitters—and he wasted no time proving it. From his first pitch at 97 mph to his final one at 99, he stuck to the plan, retiring all six batters that he faced. The results? A flawless two innings on just 19 pitches, 13 for strikes. Four groundouts, all off the fastball. A lazy fly on the slider. And a strikeout of Robert Hassell, the Nationals’ No. 2 prospect, who’s been tearing it up this spring. If Sproat wanted to make an early statement, consider it delivered.

It’s only one outing, but Sproat couldn’t have scripted a better start to his 2025 season. The road to Queens won’t be handed to him, but performances like this will keep the conversation going. If he continues to attack the zone with the same confidence and electric stuff, it won’t be long before he’s knocking on the door. The Mets will be glad they called that guy.