Albeit a small sampling, here’s a look at the first three games for each of the Mets top four affiliates…
Las Vegas 51’s (3-0, 1st Place in PCL Pacific Southern Division)
Viva Las Vegas! The 51s are off to a quick start winning their first three games of the season which is the best start for a Mets Triple-A affiliate since their last season in New Orleans in 2008. After one more game in Sacramento today the 51’s head to Fresno for four before their home opener on Friday against Colorado Springs.
Who’s Hot? – Andrew Brown (OF) is 5-for-11 with 3 doubles and 7 RBI
Who’s Not? – Juan Lagares (OF) is only 2-for-14 to start the year with 2 singles
Top Pitching Performance – Collin McHugh (SP) went 5 1/3 innings in his first outing and allowed one run on four hits…Greg Peavey (RP) has gone 3 2/3 innings of relief without allowing a run.
Top Prospect Update: Travis d’Arnaud (.375 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 1.082 OPS); Zack Wheeler (3 1/3 IP, 2 Runs, 5.40 ERA)
Binghamton Mets (3-0, 1st Place EL Eastern Division)
The B-Mets are also off to their best start with a 3-0 record for the first time since at least 2004, who had a stacked lineup with the likes of David Wright, Justin Huber, Prentice Redman, Angel Pagan, Jeff Duncan.
Who’s Hot? – Josh Rodriguez (SS) has a .417 average with 8 total bases, and a 1.128 OPS
Who’s Not? – The 1st Basemen, Richard Lucas (0-for-5) and Rhyne Hughes (0-for-7)
Co-Top Pitching Performance – Rafael Montero (SP) went 5 2/3 allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 8 Ks; Cory Mazzoni (SP) allowed no earned runs on 4 hits over 5 innings
Top Prospect Update: Mazzoni (see above); Jack Leathersich (RP) 1 save in 1 IP; Cory Vaughn (OF) 2-for-10 with 1 RBI
St. Lucie Mets (3-0, T-1st FSL South Division)
Who’s Hot? – Cam Maron (C) 5-for-11 with 0 RBI; TJ Rivera (SS) 5-for-12 with 4 RBI
Who’s Not? – Aderlin Rodriguez (3B) 1-for-10 with 2 RBI; Travis Taijeron (OF) 1-for-12 with 2 RBI
Co-Top Pitching Performance – Domingo Tapia (SP) 6 IP, 0 R on 4 H; Jacob DeGrom (SP) 6 IP, 0 R on 5 H
Top Prospect Update: Rodriguez and Tapia (see above); TJ Chism (RP) 3 scoreless innings of relief; Noah Syndergaard (SP) Making first start of the season today vs. Jupiter
Savannah Sand Gnats (1-2, T-5th SAL Southern Division)
Who’s Hot? – Kevin Plawecki (C) 6-for-11 with 1 HR and 3 RBI; Jayce Boyd (1B) 5-for-10 with 2 RBI; Brandon Nimmo (CF) 5-for-13 with 2 RBI and 1 SB
Who’s Not? – Eudy Pena (RF) 1-for-11 with 1 RBI; Stefan Sabol (LF) 1-for-11 with 4 runs scored
Top Pitching Performance – Gabriel Ynoa (SP) 5 IP, 0 R on 1 H and 6 K
Top Prospect Update: Plawecki, Nimmo and Ynoa (see above); Steve Matz (SP) 4 IP, 2 R on 4 H with 6 K; Michael Fulmer (SP) on 7-Day DL
