3 under the radar Mets prospects whose names you should know

2) Nick Lorusso

Drafted in the ninth round last year, infielder Nick Lorusso is a Carmel, New York native who had a huge year in college before getting drafted. As a member of the Maryland Terrapins, Lorusso swatted 26 home runs, drove in 105, and did it with a .379/.446/.765 slash line in 303 plate appearances.

Of course, facing much stiffer competition in the pros has slowed him down but not extensively.

While playing both corner infield spots for Brooklyn, Lorusso hit 11 home runs and drove in 42 while slashing a solid .267/.365/.470. The notoriously tough to hit in ballpark didn’t do enough to slow him down.

Lorusso has gotten off to a slower start in Double-A where after 31 plate appearances he has a homer and a .208/.387/.375 batting line. Thanks to 6 early walks, he has managed to keep his season OBP at an impressive .367 at both levels combined.

Lorruso remains behind many other Mets prospects who play his two positions, first base and third base. His college success had the organization accelerate him quickly through the minors even after a poor 15 for 89 performance in 2023 down in St. Lucie. He has rewarded them this year. Does he have more in store in 2025?