New York Mets Top 50 Prospects (2025)

January 3, 2025 Adam Greene, Scott Greene, Jeremy Mahy, Greg Bracken, Tony Bps and Shaun Kernahan General, Mets, MiLB, NL East, Top 50 Lists 5

Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter.
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New York Mets

NL East
2024 record: 89-73 (tied for 2nd)

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets
Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies
High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones
Single-A: St. Lucie Mets

Notable prospects graduated in 2024
RHP Christian Scott (47.1 IP)
RHP José Buttó

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024

Tier 1

None

Tier 2

1. Jett Williams, SS, 21, Triple-A
Williams is an exciting, versatile player who is poised to make an impact in the Mets lineup sooner than later. The 21-year-old only played in 33 games last year (wrist surgery in June), most for Double-A Binghamton, but got into a handful of Triple-A Syracuse games before getting an additional 22 games in Arizona. He did sprain his ankle in the AFL regular season finale, but according to MLB.com, appears to have avoided serious injury. The speedy shortstop has also seen time in the outfield and even at second base. A case could be made to slot Williams and our #2 Mets prospect in Tier 1, but as we reserve that for about 2% of our 1500 ranked prospects, they come in just below that. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

2. Brandon Sproat, RHP, 24, Triple-A
Sproat could very easily be New York’s #1 prospect; Williams being three years younger gives him a slight edge. However, after a dominant 2024 season where he posted a 3.40 ERA (3.94 FIP) across three levels, he’s emerged as one of the best pitching prospects around the league. Although being prone to give up the long ball, he struck out 10.1 per nine in his first year of pro ball. We’ll likely see him starting games in Queens this year. (@aj_greene1015)

3. Drew Gilbert, OF, 24, Triple-A
Gilbert’s 23-year-old down season didn’t change his ranking (was also Mets #3 on our midseason list), but 2025 and his 24-year-old season will be very important in determining his future role with this organization. New York wanted to give him more reps in the Arizona Fall League, but in 21 games he only hit .208, although 17 walks helped to a .380 OBP. This AFL campaign came after slashing .205/.313/.371 on the season, most of which came for Triple-A Syracuse. If he gets things turned around, there’s a spot in the Mets outfield for him, as he’ll be battling the likes of Jose Siri, Tyrone Taylor and Jared Young. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

4. Luisangel Acuña, SS/OF, 22, MLB
A late season promotion to the Major Leagues put Acuña under the lights of a playoff push, and he certainly impressed. His defense, speed, and baserunning complimented his bat through 131 games in Triple-A, earning him his big league debut (also a Fransisco Lindor injury). Acuña is one of those prospects that’s truly a sum of his individual tools. When he puts them all together, he’s a really good player. Like his older brother, he’ll hurt you with both his power and speed. Now with postseason experience too, he could be making an impact as soon as this year. (@aj_greene1015)

Tier 3

5. Ronny Mauricio, SS/OF, 23, Injured (MLB in 2023)
Mauricio certainly could have graduated from this list a while back, but after getting into 26 games (101 AB) in 2023, injury cost him the entire 2024 season. The former Mets #1 prospect appears to be first on the Triple-A depth chart at second base, and has the talent and tools to supplant Jeff McNeil, but is likely going to battle Acuña for MLB infield playing time. First and foremost, let’s hope the 23-year-old Dominican native is healthy and comes back strong in 2025. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

6. Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF, 21, Double-A
One of the more curious situations for a top prospect you’ll find is with Clifford. After being moved with Gilbert from the Astros for Justin Verlander back in 2023, it seemed he had sort of stalled in High-A. The Mets opted to move him up though, and Clifford quickly turned the corner and put his unbelievable power on display; after moving up to Double-A, he blasted 18 homers with a 133 wRC+, along his w .225 ISO clip. He doesn’t hit for contact and has high strikeout numbers, but he’s still 21 and knocking on the door of Triple-A Syracuse. (@aj_greene1015)

7. Carson Benge, OF, 21, Single-A
Benge was a successful two way player at Oklahoma State, but his hit/power combo made it an easy call for pro teams to consider him a position player at the next level. He controls the one well and has shown the ability to drive the ball to all fields. The pitching arm does play in the outfield as he has a plus arm giving him an ideal right field profile. (@ShaunKernahan)

8. Jonah Tong, RHP, 21, Double-A
The 2022 seventh round pick accumulated 113 innings across 3 levels last year finishing up the season in Double-A. He struck out batters at a 34% rate and posted an xFIP of 2.88. His four-pitch mix is highlighted by a fastball that he runs up to 95 and a changeup that misses a lot of bats. His lone blemish was a 10% walk rate but he is a good athlete so the control should improve. He may end up being a nice mid rotation pitcher for the Metropolitans. (@JMahyfam)

9. Jesus Baez, SS/2B, 19, High-A
The 19-year-old infielder displays incredible bat speed, some scouts believe that it might be the best in the system. In 282 A-ball innings last season, he displayed a great approach at the plate striking out only 16% of the time while still slugging .447. He isn’t fast so speed likely won’t be part of his game, and he will likely have to move off of shortstop. He could be a 20-25 HR third baseman if he continues to develop. This kid needs to be on your radar. (@JMahyfam)

10. Blade Tidwell, RHP, 23, Triple-A
Tidwell has two electric pitches in a 96-97 MPH fastball and a devastating slider. His delivery has some effort which effects his control and lead to a 1.41 WHIP last season thanks to a 13.7% walk rate in 85 Triple-A innings. Tidwell has the stuff to get big league hitters out but if he doesn’t get the control in line there is real reliever risk here. (@JMahyfam)

Tier 4

11. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, 18, Rookie (FCL)
12. Nolan McLean, RHP/DH, 23, Double-A
13. Nick Morabito, OF, 21, High-A
14. Colin Houck, SS/3B, 20, Single-A
15. Alex Ramírez, OF, 21, Double-A
16. Boston Baro, 3B/SS, 20, High-A
17. Yovanny Rodriguez, C, 18, Rookie (DSL)
18. Kevin Parada, C, 23, Double-A
19. Marco Vargas, SS, 19, Single-A
20. Jonathan Santucci, LHP/DH, 22, College

Houck struggled in A ball last year but has a nice set of tools to potentially develop into a utility player with a chance for more. Ramirez hasn’t put up big numbers yet in the minors but has good tools and his young age on his side to get back in the right direction. Rodriguez is an 18-year-old catcher with a good hitting approach and some power but is so far from the majors. Parada was a 1st round pick but hasn’t delivered on his potential just yet, although he’s shown some promise in the AFL. Vargas is a light-hitting shortstop with some speed to his game. Santucci looks to be a solid mid-rotation starter after being taken in this 2024’s 2nd round. (@tonybps1)

Tier 5

21. Felipe De La Cruz, LHP, 23, High-A
22. Dom Hamel, RHP, 25, Triple-A
23. Trey Snyder, SS, 19, Single-A
24. Jacob Reimer, 3B, 20, High-A
25. Jeffry Rosa, OF, 20, Single-A
26. Edward Lantigua, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
27. Calvin Ziegler, RHP, 22, High-A
28. Nick Lorusso, 1B, 24, Double-A
29. Daiverson Gutierrez, C, 19, Single-A
30. Christopher Suero, C, 20, High-A
31. Nate Dohm, RHP, 21, College
32. A.J. Ewing, OF/2B, 20, Single-A
33. Joander Suarez, RHP, 24, Triple-A
34. Ronald Hernandez, C/1B, 21, High-A
35. Eduardo Herrera, RHP, 24, Double-A
36. Wellington Aracena, RHP, 20, Single-A
37. Franklin Gomez, LHP, 19, Single-A
38. Bryce Montes de Oca, RHP, 28, Triple-A
39. Trey McLoughlin, RHP, 25, Triple-A
40. JT Schwartz, 1B, 25, Triple-A
41. Eli Serrano III, OF, 21, Single-A
42. Douglas Orellana, RHP, 22, High-A
43. Joel Díaz, RHP, 20, Single-A
44. Jack Wenninger, RHP, 22, High-A
45. Julio Zayas, C, 18, Rookie (FCL)
46. Raimon Gomez, RHP, 23, High-A
47. Brett Banks, RHP, 23, High-A
48. Jose Guevara, RHP, 19, Rookie (DSL)
49. Simon Juan, OF, 19, Rookie (FCL)
50. Jefrey De Los Santos, 2B/OF, 21, High-A

Reimer has a solid hit-tool and could develop a little bit of pop as he matures. Dohm was the team’s 3rd round pick last year and has potential to be a solid starter. Ewing has below average tools across the board but could be a utility type player in the future. Lantigua is a toolsy outfielder who has a chance to stick at centerfield as he develops. Hernandez has a good eye at the plate and can develop some power as he matures. McLoughlin could make the majors as a reliever in the future. Wenninger has looked okay during his two years and could be a back-end starter type in the future. (@tonybps1)

Adam Greene is a student UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He currently writes for the Cape Cod Baseball League and UMass Athletics. From Longmeadow, MA, Adam is a huge Red Sox fan and has been following the team his whole life and he's spent the last few years covering their farm system. Follow him on Twitter at @aj_greene1015 and Instagram at the same handle.

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Shaun Kernahan is the MLB Draft correspondent for Prospects1500. When not at a game, chances are the TV and/or tablet has a game on and he has a notepad out taking notes. When not scouting draft prospects, he is the Director of Baseball Operations for the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate wood bat league in Colorado. Shaun can be found on Twitter at @ShaunKernahan.

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    • We decided to put him up in the graduated prospects section in the intro since he’s less than three innings away from graduating. Could be a 4-5 guy by ’26, he’s still got options so it depends how much run they give him in the bigs this year.

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    • Duly noted. And remember, those rankings were from January. We stand by his #12 ranking in the system at that time. Curious how many other outlets had McLean ranked a lot higher back in preseason. Tier 4, sleeper to make majors and have sustained success. Probably could have slotted him in Tier 3, but it’s not a huge difference in ranking number.

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