Mets Pitching Analysis

This Mets Prospect threw a no-hitter, but no one talks about him. An Analysis of Joander Suarez, also a really cool adjustment he made. By Isaac Groffman Last year, after getting promoted to AA Binghamton Joander Suarez put up 13 strait hitless innings, including a 7 inning no-hitter in Hartford.  The 24 year is deep on the Mets Starter Pitching depth chart but, I believe he can make an impact in the MLB this year. Joander Suarez was promoted from A+ to AA late last August mostly due to Binghamton needing a starter.    But he also had made some adjustments that Mets brass must have noticed. Suarez does not have the pedigree of a Christian Scott or Brandon Sproat.   But his ability to make adjustments has caused him to gain momentum as he makes his way through the upper minors.    So let’s take a look at his pitch mix and adjustments he has made. Suarez's pitch arsenal consists a Fastball that averages 95.2 MPH, a Gyro Slider that he throws 31% of the time, an uppers 70's Curveb

An Analysis of Brandon Sproat The Mets selected Brandon Sproat for the 2nd time in two years in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a roaring start in high Brooklyn, posting a 0.92 ERA in 19.2 innings. Let's look into what his future could look like. As a starter in his Junior year at Florida, Sproat posted a 4.66 ERA in 106.2 IP. His Fastball got hit hard at times and he has had issues repeating his release point, causing him to tip pitches and lose control. However, he did have some dominant performance in the CWS. Sproats Fastball touches 101 and at times has incredible run.  The pitch does not have superb rise at about 15 iVB but from his flat arm angle, it can play up in the zone.  The pitch has sat around 95-95 topping out at 98 early in the year at Brooklyn. Sproats main strikeout pitch in college, especially to lefties was his changeup. The pitch has a ton of drop and horizontal movement. But it has incredible horizontal movement and it sits i

Who is performing well? Who isn't? Who can make an impact in the MLB? and Injury Updates Shintaro Fujinami 5.3 IP 15.88 ERA 3.34 WHIP 7 SO 13 BB Fuji has been...well terrible at AAA so far. He still can't find the zone, velo and K's are still there but 20.6 BB/9 will not cut it.. It is still a small sample. Check out my thread on him: https://twitter.com/isaacgroffman/status/1771732538442055865 Bryce Montes de Oca   60 Day IL BMdO missed the 2023 season due to his second Tommy John surgery. The flame-thrower has high-end stuff as many Mets fans know. But there is concern that his unorthodox mechanics are unsustainable. No longer on the 40-man, he is expected back in Mid-2024.   Yacksiel Ríos   12.2 IP 2.84 ERA 1.50 WHIP 15 K 8 BB 3 SV Ríos has mostly acted as the Mets AAA closer this year. The 30 year old MLB and WBC vet features a FB that touches 99, a Sweeper and high velo Change. If he can keep his walks down he could be an effective bullpen piece. Eric Orze   13.1 IP 4.

Christian Scott is Getting Called up! Here are some thoughts on what to expect from him. Christian Scott is poised for a big debut, as he's getting called up to the major leagues. Here's what you can expect from this exciting pitching prospect.  I would not be surprised if Scott pitches out of the bullpen at some point this year.   That is how Stearns likes to ease top pitching prospects into the Majors.  He's had a strong season in Triple-A, posting a 3.20 ERA and showing great command on the mound.  The right-hander pounds the strike zone with confidence, especially when it comes to his fastball. While his fastball doesn't have the rise of some of the elite pitchers, he consistently locates it well up in the zone. With velocity reaching 98 mph and a low arm angle, the pitch has an impressive 32.1% whiff rate against it. Scott's main strikeout weapon this season has been his sweeper. Hitters have been chasing the pitch outside of the zone 61.9% of the time. Howeve