NY Mets prospect has been on unbelievable stretch since getting dissed in rankings

Brandon Sproat didn’t make the latest wave of top 100 prospect rankings, and that’s fine. The New York Mets righty has been busy working on his list instead: a growing collection of Triple-A hitters walking back to the dugout wondering what just happened. Call it the Sproat List: part pitching clinic, part gentle reminder that maybe, just maybe, some evaluators left the wrong guy off their spreadsheets. 

This fall from grace is real and recent. In the freshly updated MLB.com top 100 prospects list, Sproat—previously ranked No. 60—was dropped entirely. He’s also taken a noticeable tumble in other national lists, a quiet slide that makes his recent performances feel even louder by comparison. 

Ever since his ranking took a nosedive, Sproat’s been pitching with a quiet point to prove. He’s been consistently getting outs and logging quality innings, showing a steady, reliable presence on the mound. There’s no drama, just solid work that’s starting to turn heads. With every batter retired, he’s making scouts and spreadsheets wonder if they missed something. 

Mets prospect Brandon Sproat is proving he shouldn't be overlooked

So far in the second half, Sproat has gone from “not ranked” to “not hittable.” Over his last three outings, he’s fired 18 scoreless innings, struck out 18, and held opponents to a .127 average. It’s not just dominance; it’s a personal best. The 18 strikeouts and 18 innings both mark his highest totals over any three-game stretch this season. It’s exactly the kind of run that moves a name from the margins to the radar. 

Even more encouraging: the control that went missing in the first half hasn’t made the trip. After handing out 32 walks in 62 innings before the break, he has trimmed that down to just five free passes in this latest stretch. The stuff hasn’t changed. The results have. And suddenly, the Sproat List is looking less like a personal project and more like required reading. 

Sproat might not be topping prospect lists right now but his recent stretch is a reminder that rankings are just a snapshot, not the whole picture. While others were busy crossing his name off he has been quietly proving why he deserved to keep his spot. Brandon Sproat is quietly rewriting his story and soon the rest of baseball won’t have a choice but to take note.