2013 PSD Mets Forum #13 Mets Prospect

[YoungStuna28]

The difference is Tovar is a plus defender, where Tejada is average.

And Tejada is clearly a better hitter.

[YoungStuna28]

Yes, he's poor defensively, but he did hit 24 big flies last year at 20. His power is legit. And he walked 7% last year not outstanding but not dreadful either. He also struck out 20% of the time. Hi bat is not projection at all.

Now the question is, how will he do against advance pitching in AA?

I like him, but he doesn't make quality contact because of his plate discipline. Hence why his BABIP is always low.

As a 1B, he will need to hit a lot more.

[acerimusdux]

And Tejada is clearly a better hitter.

I'd say they are very close offensively, but very close defensively as well.

[Claymation]

I like him, but he doesn't make quality contact because of his plate discipline. Hence why his BABIP is always low.

As a 1B, he will need to hit a lot more.

Aderlin's power isn't based on potential, it's legit.

Puello's power is based on potential.

That's what I'm driving at.

[acerimusdux]

Mazzoni actually reminds me a bit of John Maine. He has that drop and drive delivery, with the rising fastball, gets a lot of flyballs. And like Maine was the slider is OK, but not enough to really put hitters away reliably. Maine ended up developing a pretty decent change, which is why he had a little success as a SP. I think Mazzoni will do better moving to the pen, where he's already shown he can gain a tic.

[YoungStuna28]

I'd say they are very close offensively, but very close defensively as well.

Tejada was in the majors already at 20 years old. As a 19 year old, he hit .289/.351/.381 in AA over a full season.

Tovar put up a .254/.308/.332 line in AA at 20 years old. To me, they aren't comparable until Tovar proves more.

[YoungStuna28]

Aderlin's power isn't based on potential, it's legit.

Puello's power is based on potential.

That's what I'm driving at.

His power isn't, but like Puello, his overall hitting ability is.

[YoungStuna28]

...why does den Dekker have 3 votes?

[MetsFanatic19]

Defensive ability, has shown power, is very close to the majors...

Not saying I agree, just that I understand why he has been voted for a couple of times.

[YoungStuna28]

Defensive ability, has shown power, is very close to the majors...

Not saying I agree, just that I understand why he has been voted for a couple of times.

I like him, but he's much more likely to be a 4th or 5th OF than an everyday CF. His plate discipline is very suspect.

[The-rock-man]

Voted on Jack, he might be our most important lefty very soon out of the pen!

[metswon69]

Voted on Jack, he might be our most important lefty very soon out of the pen!

I like Leathersich quite a bit too but as a reliever i am guessing 13th might to be high for some.

The FIP was good last year at 2.66 and his 76 Ks in 48 innings was really impressive.

[NY_Heartbreak]

Didn't we trade Juan Lagares?

[MetsFanatic19]

Didn't we trade Juan Lagares?

We traded Jefry Marte for Collin Cowgill if that's who you're thinking of.

[MetsFanatic19]

I like him, but he's much more likely to be a 4th or 5th OF than an everyday CF. His plate discipline is very suspect.

I agree. If he can just work on his discipline with his defense and ability to hit for power, I could see him being a good role player in the future.