Mets Prospects Five Years Later
A Blog By Dean
Recently I started revisiting all the Red Sox previous Top 20 prospect lists. I plan on doing a few more of those and then write a blog showing how many of those players have hit over the 15 years that MLB has been making the lists.
I decided to switch it up a little today and give the Mets some love. I stayed with 2020 as the starting point, as many of these players “should” be having an impact for the team here in 2025.
Here you go Mets fans.
1. Ronny Mauricio (Rank #1, 2020)
Now: Optioned to Triple‑A Syracuse while rehabbing ACL.
MLB Career: .248 AVG | 2 HR | 9 RBI | .643 OPS
2. Francisco Álvarez (Rank #2, 2020)
Now: Activated April 25 off IL, rehabbing at Syracuse
MLB Career: .223 AVG | 38 HR | 118 RBI | .712 OPS
3. Brett Baty (Rank #3, 2020)
Now: Splitting time between Mets and Triple‑A Syracuse
MLB Career (2025 so far): .216 AVG | 20 HR | .619 OPS
4. Matt Allan (Rank #4, 2020)
Now: Currently pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones after six year hiatus.
MiLB Stats: 1-2 | 3.12 | 26 IP | 1.50 WHIP
5. Mark Vientos (Rank #5, 2020)
Now: Made Mets MLB roster as utility bat
MLB Career): .241 AVG | 42 HR | 114 RBI | .735 OPS
6. Thomas Szapucki (Rank #6, 2020)
Now: Free-agent minor-league deal with Tigers; begins 2025 in Lakeland (Tigers’ High-A) after extended IL stints.
MiLB Stats: 8-18 | 2.87 ERA | 1.25 WHIP | 333 SO
7. Josh Wolf (Rank #7, 2020)
Now: Signed with Giants’ organization after Mets release; in High-A Eugene (Giants affiliate) in 2025.
MiLB Career: 14-16 | 5.50 ERA | 250 SO | 1.71 WHIP
8. Kevin Smith (Rank #8, 2020)
Now: Playing with Gastonia Ghost Peppers (Atlantic League, indie ball) in 2025 after release.
MLB Career: .173 AVG | 8 HR | 25 RBI | .516 OPS
9. David Peterson (Rank #9, 2020)
Now: Mets rotation mainstay in 2025.
2025 Stats: 2–2, 2.86 ERA, 47 K in 50.1 IP
Overall MLB: 30-26 | 3.96 ERA | 511 SO | 1.37 WHIP
10. Junior Santos (Rank #10, 2020)
Now: On Nationals’ Triple-A team (Harrisburg) in 2025.
MiLB: 24-35 | 4.66 ERA | 386 SO | 1.48 WHIP
11. Franklin Kilome (Rank #11, 2020)
Now: Out of affiliated baseball; last appeared in independent leagues.
MiLB Career: 31-43 | 3.97 | 560 SO | 1.38 WHIP
12. Robert Domínguez (Rank #12, 2020)
Now: Still in Mets system, pitching for St Lucie Mets
MiLB Career: 1-2 | 8.31 ERA | 10 SO | 2.15 WHIP
13. Jordan Humphreys (Rank #13, 2020)
Now: Out of affiliated baseball since 2022.
MiLB Career: 15-7 | 3.10 ERA | 198 SO | 1.13 WHIP
14. Shervyen Newton (Rank #14, 2020)
Now: Playing in independent ball (American Association) in 2025.
MiLB Career: .228 AVG | 51 HR | 265 RBI | .706 OPS
15. Alex Ramírez (Rank #15, 2020)
Now: In Mets’ AA Binhamtom Ruble Ponies as of 2025 season.
MiLB Career: .240 AVG | 29 HR | .671 OPS
16. Endy Rodríguez (Rank #16, 2020)
Now: Rehabbing with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
MLB Career": .212 AVG | 3 HR | 15 RBI
17. Freddy Valdez (Rank #17, 2020)
Now: Last played in FCL for Boston Red Sox
MILB Career: .251 AVG | 7 HR | .750 OPS
18. Dedniel Núñez (Rank #18, 2020)
Now: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after spring; expected bullpen role if healthy
MLB Stats: 2-0 | 2.79 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
19. Joshua Cornielly (Rank #19, 2020)
Now: In Mets system; pitched in High-A and Double-A in 2024/2025
MILB: 17-16 | 4.17 ERA | 1.32 WHIP
20. Jaylen Palmer (Rank #20, 2020)
Now: Signed with Chicago Cubs’ system, in Double-A (Knoxville) as of Feb 2025
MILB Career: .219 AVG | .691 OPS | 54 HR | 205 RBI
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