It was a big week on the field for a couple of players in the Mets’ farm system, and that play has resulted in some hardware off of it. Jonah Tong and Ryan Clifford of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies won the Eastern League weekly awards for pitcher and hitter for their performance these past seven days.
One of the New York Mets’ top prospects is heating up. On Monday, Double-A first baseman Ryan Clifford was named both the Mets’ Minor League Player of the Week and Eastern League Player of the Week.
Looking toward the future can be fun, especially in baseball. It allows you to get lost in hypotheticals and dream scenarios. One can dream about their favorite prospects turning into superstars and leading the major league ballclub to the playoffs and championships.
One of the coolest parts of MLB spring training is that an organization's top prospects will typically be slotted in the big league camp for the first few weeks, which means that fans get to see their team's future and present sharing the field.
The New York Mets sent out some of their best prospects for their Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday and Jonah Tong got the start.
Some New York Mets fans are wondering if owner Steve Cohen and team president of baseball operations David Stearns may already view Guerrero Jr. as an eventual replacement for Alonso.
The Mets shut out the Houston Astros on Thursday by a score of 5-0. New York’s five runs came on two home runs, one of which came from slugging first base prospect Ryan Clifford against the organization that selected him in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Next up on our list is an infielder who made an impression late last season. Editor’s note: We inadvertently published our piece on our 7th-ranked prospect for 2025, Ryan Clifford, before running this piece about 8th-ranked Luisangel Acuña.
Next up on our list is a first baseman. Name: Ryan Clifford Position: 1B/OF Born: 7/20/2003 Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 lbs. Bats/Throws: L/L Acquired: Trade
Next on our list is an infielder/outfielder Name: Ryan Clifford Position: 1B/OF Born: 7/20/2003 Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 lbs. Bats/Throws: L/L Acquired:
The Mets' trades of star pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander appear to be resounding successes in their early stages — and not just for New York.