Who Is Zach Thornton? Another Top Pitching Prospect Ready To Make His Mets Debut

“Thornton, who has endeared himself to Mets officials in part because of his ability to throw strikes, is receiving the first shot at filling the vacancy created by Clay Holmes’ fractured right fibula,” Mike Puma of The New York Post reported.

“In seven minor league starts this season, he has pitched to a 3.16 ERA. Thornton appeared twice for the team in the Grapefruit League and left a positive impression on manager Carlos Mendoza.”

Zack Thornton was the fifth-round pick for the Mets out of Grand Canyon University at the 2023 MLB Draft. He got the nod over Jack Wenninger and Jonah Tong at Triple-A Syracuse. New York also has Sean Manaea and Tobias Myers as their other starting pitching options on the active roster.

Zack Thornton Reflects Upon Call-Up To Mets Roster

Standing at 6’3″ and 170 pounds, Zack Thornton does not have an overbearing physical presence to be a power pitcher. He believes having a strong command of his pitches and competitiveness on the field are his biggest assets.

“I’m not the biggest guy in the world,” Zack Thornton told The New York Post on Tuesday. “I treat every game the same: I want to go out and compete,” Thornton said. “I am the ultimate competitor, a strike thrower.”

Zack Thorton is ranked as the No. 13 prospect in the Mets franchise and the fifth highest among pitchers. He is the second Mets prospect to make his MLB debut in as many weeks after A.J. Ewing.