3 Mets prospects we need to start paying attention to

With the 2023 MLB Draft in the rearview, how are some of the past years draft picks faring in their young careers?

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One of the rare bright spots this New York Mets season has been the emergence of the "baby Mets," with Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty becoming successful everyday starters since April.

Now that the MLB Draft has come and went, the Mets have added some more high end talent to an already solid farm system. However, as shown by Jacob deGrom and Jeff McNeil, the Mets also have a talent for finding great players in the late rounds as well. These are three prospects from later round in previous drafts that might be flying under the radar now, but might join Alvarez and Baty at the major league level soon.

Mets 28th ranked prospect Christian Scott has impressed as a starting pitcher

After starting the season with Single A St. Lucie, Christian Scott has started his ascension through the minor leagues and is now impressing with Double A Binghamton.

One of the Mets few starting pitching prospects, Scott was the Mets 5th round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Florida. He struggled to start off his career, being used as both a reliever and starter throughout the season. Now in 2023 as a full time starter, Scott has started to shine.

With a 3.11 ERA across the three levels he's played in, Scott is starting to find his groove. In his two most recent starts with the Rumble Ponies, he has thrown nine scoreless innings, scattering two hits with 10 strikeouts. His strikeout ability might be his biggest selling point, as he has thrown 62 K's over just 55 innings pitched. More impressively, he only has 11 walks this season, showing he has great control over his pitches which will only improve with more time developing.

It's far too early into Christian Scott's career to determine if he will be a starter or reliever at the big league level. Regardless, for a team like the Mets that is short on top end pitching talent in their farm system, players like Scott are ones that they're hoping will emerge and become large parts of their future.

Outfielder Matt Rudick could be another late round gem for the Mets

Matt Rudick spent time across four different teams in the Mets farm system, even including some time with Triple A Syracuse. Now with Binghamton in 2023, Rudick has been hitting the ball well and seeing it even better.

Drafted in the 13th round in 2021, Rudick has had a stellar season in Double A thus far. He is hitting .289 on the season, establishing himself as an everyday starter. He has 12 stolen bases and 9 home runs, showing he can do a little bit of everything on the diamond.

What is most impressive about Rudick's season has been his plate vision. He's recorded 46 walks on the season in just over 200 at bats, which is a skill that minor league players often struggle with. With just 36 strikeouts as well, this is a clear strength of his that can entice coaches at any level.

After being drafted 382nd in the 2021 draft, Matt Rudick is making a name for himself at the Double A level. His maturity at the plate and ability to get on base should lead to him getting another shot with Syracuse, and potentially even a call up to the show at some point in the future.

2022 Draft pick Paul Gervase has been electric in his first season in the Mets system

The 2023 MLB Draft was highlighted by LSU, as the school produced the top two picks in this years draft, who will most likely be in the major leagues in a short time. The Mets are hoping that the LSU success will apply to one more player.

Paul Gervase was the Tigers closer during his time in college, and his success led to the Mets selecting him in the 12th round of last seasons draft. Now halfway through his first season, Gervase has impressed in this same role, and has a chance to be a closer in the future throughout the Mets farm system.

In his first 34.2 innings with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Gervase has allowed just four earned runs. With a 1.02 ERA, the team has started to trust him in the closer role, and he has converted his past two opportunities. Gervase is a strikeout machine, already recording 54 strikeouts on the season. While his walk rate is currently an issue, he is still early in his career and has enough time and talent to develop further.

A late bloomer in high school, Gervase had no collegiate offers coming out of high school. Now, his success with the Cyclones might lead to a quick rise through the minor leagues, and hopefully he can contribute for the Mets in a few seasons.

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