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Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Rookie Phenom Sends Marcelo Mayer Warning: 'Not Too Much You Can Do'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Red Sox made some veteran additions this past winter but it might be a rookie on the team who is generating the most excitement. After adding Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman and others before opening day, the Red Sox promoted Kristian Campbell to serve as their everyday second baseman, with some starts in center field, too. The 23-year-old has rewarded the team with a solid .256/.346/.406 slash line, four homers and a .975 fielding percentage so far. And Red Sox fans are clammoring for the team to recreate that success by calling up another one of their top-ranked prospects. "Campbell's success thus far is a blueprint the Red Sox would undoubtedly love to see replicated by fellow top prospects outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder Marcelo Mayer when they debut in the not-too-distant future," Jen McCaffrey wrote for The Athletic. "Like everyone else outside the Red Sox front office, Campbell does not know when Anthony and Mayer will debut, but he's been taking notes over the first several weeks of his big-league career to pass on to the pair when they do arrive." PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the on-deck circle before a 2025 MLB Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports... PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the on-deck circle before a 2025 MLB Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on March 13, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston)Anthony is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball while Mayer is at No. 8, per Their paths to the big-league club are a bit cloudy, despite their talents, because of the positions they play. As an outfielder, Anthony faces a logjam for everyday playing time as Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreau and Rob Refsnyder split time, with Masataka Yoshida hoping to return soon from an injury. And at a shortstop, Mayer would have to compete with highly paid veteran Trevor Story for playing time. Mayer also faces a unique challenge at his position because shortstop can be one of the most challenging roles to play at the big-league level. With that in mind, Campbell sent him a warning. "I would tell Marcelo, specifically, for the infield, know who's up to bat and know who's running," Campbell told McCaffrey. "Some plays are dead when there's no play, there's no play. There's not too much you can do when that happens." Campbell could surely give the pair of prospects plenty of invaluable lessons when they receive their call-ups, given how quickly he's acclimated to the majors. As Anthony and Mayer continue to knock at the door, the trio might be together again sooner rather than later. More MLB: Team USA Gets Boost For World Baseball Classic With Top Arm Committing To Pitch
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Mets prospect Jonah Tong leads way in perfect game — but gets pulled with one out to go
The Mets outrageously robbed one of their own top prospects of perfection. Jonah Tong was pulled one out from achieving a perfect game Saturday after reaching 99 pitches for Double-A Binghamton. Reliever TJ Shook finished off the job. Jonah Tong of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, it only was a seven-inning game under the rules governing minor-league doubleheaders, but it still counts as a perfect game — the first in Binghamton's history — for the record books. Tong probably would have traded one or two of his 13 strikeouts to shave a few pitches off his count and have a chance to finish a seven-inning masterpiece. He allowed no hits and no walks over 6 2/3 innings, while throwing 61 of 99 pitches for strikes. After Shook struck out the final batter for the Reading Phillies in a 6-0 victory in the nightcap of the double dip, the Rumble Ponies had a very subdued on-field celebration — like a run-of-the-mill win. Tong is the Mets' No. 6-ranked prospect — third among pitchers — according to The 13 strikeouts, which began with three in the first inning, set a career high. As you'd expect, when Rumble Ponies manager Reid Brignac — a former major leaguer — made the call to the bullpen from the mound, the home crowd booed and Tong rolled his head back in what appeared like disbelief. Jonah Tong of the New York Mets prepares to pitch during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, has 40 strikeouts over his last 19 innings pitched and lowered his season ERA to 2.57. The 21-year-old right-hander was originally a seventh-round draft pick out of high school in 2022. He made two appearances at Double-A last season but has pitched well over six starts at the level to start this season. Top prospects Jett Williams and Ryan Clifford supported Tong; both players had a two-run hit.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reds OF prospect Carlos Jorge carted off field after crashing into wall on catch in Dayton
Reds OF prospect Carlos Jorge carted off field after crashing into wall on catch in Dayton Cincinnati Reds prospect Carlos Jorge was playing center field during the High-A Dayton Dragons' series finale Sunday against the Fort Wayne TinCaps when he crashed into the wall while making a remarkable, over-the-shoulder catch in the top of the 6th inning to rob Addison Kopack of extra bases. The 21-year-old Jorge turned, threw the ball in and collapsed to the ground. He was carted off the field with an undisclosed injury. Advertisement Jorge ranks No. 21 among MLB Pipeline's top Reds prospects. Jorge was promoted from Low-A Daytona to Dayton in 2023. He batted .220 with 12 homers and 28 stolen bases last season for the Dragons. Carlos Jorge of the Cincinnati Reds bats during a spring training Spring Breakout game. Jorge entered Sunday with two hits in 25 plate appearances this season. The Reds signed Jorge out of the Dominican Republic for $495,000, at the start of the delayed 2020-21 international signing period in January 2021. After posting an 1.015 OPS and stealing 27 bases in the Dominican Summer League at age 17, Jorge hit .261 with a .935 OPS and a league-leading 27 SBs (in 31 attempts) for the Reds' Arizona Complex League team. Advertisement Defensively, Jorge played second base for most of his season with Daytona. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds prospect Carlos Jorge hurt crashing into wall on catch in Dayton
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top Kansas City Royals prospect off to hot start with Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Top Kansas City Royals prospect off to hot start with Northwest Arkansas Naturals Top Kansas City Royals prospect off to hot start with Northwest Arkansas Naturals SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Kansas City Royals' top prospect Jac Caglianone is off to a hot start with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Through the first four games of the season, Caglianone is hitting .375 with six hits in 13 at-bats and two home runs. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 14, 2025: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals warms up during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 14, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images) Top Kansas City Royals prospect to open 2025 season with Northwest Arkansas Naturals Advertisement His first home run, against the Tulsa Drillers, last Saturday went an estimated 464 feet and left ONEOK Field, landing near E Archer Street. The second homer came on Monday night against the Frisco Roughriders, traveling 468 feet. The Naturals are 4-0 following an opening weekend sweep of the Drillers and a 7-2 win on Monday against the Roughriders. The Naturals are back in action on Tuesday night against the Roughriders as they continue their five-game homestand. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KNWA FOX24.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
These 4 Mets prospects stood out during the team's Spring Breakout victory
It was about as small as a sample size as there can be, but Sunday's Spring Breakout game provided Mets fans with a fun glimpse into the potential of the club's minor league talent. A retooled Mets farm system, highlighted by first round picks Jett Williams and Carson Benge, along with acquired talent in Ryan Clifford, provided an extra sense of optimism in a 5-1 win over the Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. New York Mets first baseman Ryan Clifford (87) works during a Spring Training workout on Feb. 12, 2025, at Clover Park. The Mets received home runs from Clifford and Boston Baro in the victory. Clifford's long ball may have been the highlight as he blasted a pitch from the Nats' Jackson Kent more than halfway up the batter's eye in straightaway center field. Advertisement It was one explosive play in a series of encouraging performances for the Mets' youth. Here are four other prospects who stood out in their opportunity to showcase their skills: Boston Baro Position: Third base The Mets' No. 14 prospect opened the scoring for the Mets prospects with an opposite-field home run off lefty Alex Clemmey to lead off the top of the third inning. In the bottom of the fifth inning with Jonathan Santucci on the mound for the Mets, Baro showcased his glove, jump-starting a double play with a ball hit to his left for the first two outs of the frame. Baro, a 20-year-old who was drafted in the eighth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Capistrano Valley High School in California, added a single to finish 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI. Jonah Tong Position: Starting pitcher Advertisement It was not all pretty for the Mets' No. 6 overall and No. 3 pitching prospect, but he managed to work through the opening two innings without any damage. He worked around a walk and a single in the bottom of the first inning when he froze Caleb Lomavita on a knee-high breaking ball. Tong, the 21-year-old right-hander who closed the season with two starts in Double-A Binghamton, also stranded a runner in scoring position in the second, picking up back-to-back strikeouts. Tong's fastball registered in the upper-90s. Nick Morabito Position: Center field The Mets' reigning Minor League Player of the Year showcased some of what made him such a dangerous threat atop the lineup in St. Lucie and Brooklyn last season. Advertisement After singling in the third inning, the 21-year-old outfielder — the Mets' No. 18 prospect — cashed in with the bases loaded, knocking a two-run single into right field. He stole second base during the Mets' next at-bat. In between his two stops in the minor leagues last season, Morabito tallied 59 stolen bases — 11 in St. Lucie and 48 with Brooklyn. Carson Benge Position: Right field One of the first glimpses of the Mets' latest first-round pick from 2024 provided a reason for optimism. Benge, who played 17 games for Single-A St. Lucie late last season, reached base in two of his three at-bats on Sunday. Advertisement The Mets' No. 3 prospect walked in his opening at-bat and then poked an opposite-field double down the left-field line. This article originally appeared on NY Mets: Four prospects who stood out during the Spring Breakout game
