3 promising Mets spring training performances so far

3. Trayce Thompson

Despite already having lots of depth at the outfield position with players like Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte and first-year Met Harrison Bader, the Mets still thought they needed to add some more depth. Not only did they trade for outfielder Tyrone Taylor, but the Mets also brought in outfielder Trayce Thompson on a minor league deal and it looks like it's paying off so far.

Thompson batted only .163 last season with six home runs and 17 RBI for the Chicago White Sox last season. However, he has been off to a great start this spring. Thompson has gone 4 for 8 in his at-bats this spring with two of those four hits having left the yard for home runs. Thompson has also driven in six runs and is showing his speed as well stealing two bases.

Even though Thompson hasn't played a lot yet, this still is a great sign for the Mets to see. The Mets outfield looks like is going to be very crowded this season with Thompson likely being one of the odd men out, but he is starting to make a case to stay on this roster for the long haul. I think we have to take note of just how fast of a start he's been in his first season with the Mets despite it only being at the spring training level. We all know he's never going to replace a guy like Nimmo or Marte, but his fast start has been pleasant to see. The power is there folks and he is putting it on full display for the Mets.