Mets’ Organizations Continue To Dominate The Minor Leagues

For a first time in what seems like a while, the New York Mets’ affiliate system has several teams that are thriving. Whether it be improved drafting, top-tier resources throughout the organization, or better development, the Mets are dominating the minor leagues.

Over the last two weeks, New York has seen three of their top four minor league affiliates clinch playoff berths by winning their respective league’s first halves. Double-A Binghamton, High-A Brooklyn, and Single-A St. Lucie all topped their respective divisions, clinching a playoff berth.

Double-A Binghamton, currently sits at 44-22, 10 games to the good over the Hartford Yard Goats in the Eastern League. Binghamton clinched via a 6-5, 10-inning win on June 13. Offensively, the Rumble Ponies are led by Jett Williams (168 wRC+), Ryan Clifford (.803 OPS), and Nick Morabito (136 wRC+, 27 stolen bases). On the mound, Jonah Tong has dominated, emerging as one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball (minor-league leading 107 strikeouts in 67 innings).

High-A Brooklyn edged Greensboro by a half-game for a first half South Atlantic League (SAL) North championship via a 46-20 record. Brooklyn’s record was the best among either the North or South divisions in the SAL. Brooklyn is led by an elite offense, which features first-round pick Carson Benge (163 wRC+), breakout Jacob Reimer (.898 OPS), as well as Chris Suero, A.J. Ewing, and Eli Serrano, who each have wRC+ above 140. Pitchers Nate Dohm (1.64 ERA), Brendan Girton (2.92 ERA, 3.64 FIP), and Zach Thornton (0.44 ERA across 20 2/3 innings) have all thrived as well.

Lastly, Single-A St. Lucie took home the Florida State League East title with a 34-31 first half record. Former first-round pick Colin Houck leads the team offensively with a 120 wRC+. Pitchers Wellington Aracena (2.87 ERA, 3.49 xFIP) and Franklin Gomez (2.83 ERA) lead a St. Lucie pitching staff that was one of the first half’s best.

Combined, Binghamton, Brooklyn, and St. Lucie went a combined 124-73 en route to three first half championships and three playoff berths.

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