Thursday, July 12, 2012

2012 Mets Prospect Report: Week 14 (7/5 - 7/11)

Top Pitching Prospect of the Week

Logan Verrett, SP (A) - 9.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

It was a bit of a rough beginning to his pro career for Verrett (2011, 3rd round). He didn't pitch after signing last summer, and then he missed a month and a half at the beginning of the 2012 season, sidelined with a strained throwing shoulder. But he seemingly harnessed the energy of Tuesday night's Major League All-Star game to deliver a masturful complete game shutout for the Sand Gnats. Thanks to a caught stealing and a pair of double plays, Verrett faced just 4 over the minimum. On the year, Verrett has 52 strikeouts in 9 starts covering 50.2 innings against just 9 walks, suggesting that he's probably ready for the next challenge. Were it not for the injury, it's likely the 22-year-old righty would already be in St. Lucie by now.

Honorable Mention:

Zack Wheeler, SP (AA) - 7.1 IP, 1-0, 1.23 ERA, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Michael Fulmer, SP (A) - 7.0 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Cory Mazzoni, SP (AA) - 7.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Jeurys Familia, SP (AAA) - 6.1 IP, 1-0, 1.42 ERA, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Steven Matz, SP (R) - 6.0 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Top Hitting Prospect of the Week

Cory Vaughn, OF (A+) - 21 PA, .500/.571/1.056, 4 R, 4 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 SB

Another peak for the mercurial Cory Vaughn. Seems he's either ice cold or scorching hot. Fortunately, right now Vaughn (2010, 4th round) is on fire, smacking 9 hits, 6 for extra bases this week. Hopefully, the 23-year-old can ride this latest wave of success with the bat all the way to AA. There's no glut of OF prospects blocking a promotion, nor is there any crowding in advanced A or A ball. So Vaughn's only going to move up when the Mets feel he's ready.

Honorable Mention:

Travis Taijeron, OF (A+) - 17 PA, .400/.471/.667, 4 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
Reese Havens, 2B (AA) - 21 PA, .333/.524/.467, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 RBI, 6 BB, 5 K
Juan Lagares, OF (AA) - 26 PA, .280/.308/.440, 5 R, 4 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 3 SB
Aderlin Rodriguez, 3B (A) - 24 PA, .261/.292/.565, 4 R, 1 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1 BB, 5 K

Top Non-Prospect of the Week

Adam Loewen, OF (AAA) - 15 PA, .417/.533/1.083, 5 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K

Major League Call-ups
7/5 - Pedro Beato, RP (AAA)

Options, Outrights, and DFAs
7/5 - Jeremy Hefner optioned to AAA
7/6 - Justin Hampson sent outright to AAA
7/6 - Chris Schwinden optioned to AAA
7/6 - Chris Schwinden designated for assignment
7/8 - Chris Schwinden sent outright to AAA

Arrivals
7/5 - Chris Schwinden, SP - Claimed off Waivers (from NYY)

Departures
7/5 - Chuck James, RP (2012, minor league free agent) - Released
7/6 - ZeErika McQueen, OF (2009, 29th round) - Retired

Prior Top Weekly Prospects
Week 13: Matt Harvey, Stefan Sabol
Week 12: Luis Mateo, Josh Satin
Week 11: Matt Harvey, Travis Taijeron
Week 10: Darin Gorski, Matt Den Dekker
Week 9: Zack Wheeler, Matt Den Dekker
Week 8: Elvin Ramirez, Wilmer Flores
Week 7: Zack Wheeler, Jefry Marte
Week 6: Collin McHugh, Matt Den Dekker
Week 5: Domingo Tapia, Travis Taijeron
Week 4: Erik Goeddel, Cory Vaughn
Week 3: Matt Harvey, Wilmer Flores

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