Feb 13, 2025; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat (91) pitches live batting practice at Spring Training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

MLB Pipeline's Mets top 30 prospects released

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By Logan VanDine | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 6:00 PM ET

Spring training is in full swing for the New York Mets, and every player is looking to leave their mark in these exhibition games.

Not only are the everyday starters and veterans given opportunities to show what they're capable of, but the top prospects in the Mets' minor league system are given their first chances to shine. Some of those top prospects include pitchers Brandon Sproat, Jonah Tong, and Nolan McLean, infielders Luisangel Acuña and Ronny Mauricio, shortstop/outfielder Jett Williams, outfielders Carson Benge and Drew Gilbert, and first baseman/outfielder Ryan Clifford.

Luckily for those budding prospects, they're already being highly touted heading into the 2025 season. On Monday, MLB Pipeline released their Top 30 Prospects list for a handful of teams; the Mets were among those to receive their rankings, with Sproat, Williams, and Benge listed as the top three prospects.

The new Mets Top 30 prospects list is live on @MLBPipeline, with Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Carson Benge leading the way:https://t.co/RcyqdAk8SZ
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 3, 2025

As for the other notable prospects for the Amazins', Clifford is currently ranked at No. 4, McLean at No. 5, Tong at No. 6, Acuña at No. 7, Mauricio at No. 10 and Gilbert at No. 11.

Sproat being ranked as the top prospect heading into this year should not be much of a surprise, especially since he also ranks as a Top 50 prospect across the majors (No. 46). He additionally left a great first impression on Friday, pitching two perfect innings against the Washington Nationals while dialing up his fastball to 99 mph.

With the Mets' pitching rotation not being the team's biggest strength heading into this season (especially after recent injuries), the 24-year-old could potentially become an option down the road.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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