Top Pitching Prospect of the Week
Michael Fulmer, SP (A) - 11.0 IP, 1-0, 0.82 ERA, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 15 K
For a franchise where prospect hype often significantly outpaces prospect performance, it's amazing that Fulmer (2011, 1st round supplemental, 44th overall) hasn't gotten more attention. I suppose the presence of more advanced top pitching prospects Zack Wheeler and Matt Harvey, coupled with the surprisingly engaging play of the big league club in the first half, has allowed Fulmer to go about his business free from the NY microscope. Regardless, the 19-year-old (who won't turn 20 until next March) is leading the South Atlantic League with a 2.51 ERA and ranks 2nd with a 1.07 WHIP. And, just like you'd hope with a prospect, he seems to get better every time he takes the hill. The Mets may be content to let Fulmer finish out his stellar debut in Savannah or they may bump him up to St. Lucie for a sample fo the Advanced A fare he'll (hoefully) be feasting on next April. Either way, this kid's a keeper, and easily one of the best stories on the Mets' farm this year.
Honorable Mention:
Domingo Tapia, SP (A) - 7.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
Steven Matz, SP (R) - 6.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K
Jacob DeGrom, SP (A) - 6.0 IP, 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Hansel Robles, SP (A-) - 8.0 IP, 0-0, 1.13 ERA, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
Top Hitting Prospect of the Week
Dustin Lawley, OF (A) - 30 PA, .480/.567/1.120, 9 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K, 2 SB
Lawley (2011, 19th round) spent the past week, as he's spent much of the 2012 season, trying to convince the powers that be that he's ready for St. Lucie. At 23, he's old for the South Atlantic League, and more likely than not, he's ultimately an org guy for the Mets. But in 417 PA this season, the versatile righty owns a .281/.360/.474 triple slash in a league (and home stadium) that typically suppresses power. For Lawley, all he can do is hit where he's placed. Last year it was Kingsport and this year, so far, it's Savannah. If he keeps just doing what he's been doing, he could carve out a nice career with the Mets, perhaps even getting some time on the shuttle between Buffalo & Citi. But that's down the road a ways. For now, he's just doing what a hitter who's old for his league should be doing. Hitting the stuffing out of the ball.
Honorable Mention:
Gilbert Gomez, CF (A) - 32 PA, .333/.500/.542, 10 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 8 BB, 5 K
Vicente Lupo, OF (R) - 19 PA, .278/.316/.667, 4 R, 1 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 SB
Zach Lutz, 3B (AAA) - 31 PA, .276/.323/.552, 4 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 10 K
Tomas Nido, C (R) - 14 PA, .462/.500/.538, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Top Non-Prospect of the Week
Josh Rodriguez, SS (AAA) - 22 PA, .353/.500/.471, 3 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Major League Call-ups
7/21 - Jeremy Hefner, SP (AAA)
7/22 - Elvin Ramirez, RP (AAA)
7/24 - Manny Acosta, RP (AAA)
7/24 - Matt Harvey, SP (AAA)
Options, Outrights, and DFAs
7/22 - Miguel Batista designated for assignment
7/24 - Miguel Batista released
7/24 - Lucas Duda optioned to AAA
Arrivals
7/24 - Craig Hansen, RP - Signed minor league contract
7/24 - Jake Kuebler, 1B/3B - Signed minor league contract
Departures
7/20 - Omar Quintanilla, SS (2012, minor league free agent) - Traded (BAL), for cash
7/23 - Kent Tsujimoto, RP (2011, international) - Released
7/25 - Peter Birdwell, RP (2010, 25th round) - Retired
Prior Top Weekly Prospects
Week 15: Jeurys Familia, Brandon Nimmo
Week 14: Logan Verrett, Cory Vaughn
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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