Mets' top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks New York's farm system - The Athletic

The Mets’ system is as top-heavy as any organization, with five top 100 prospects, one who isn’t that far off as long as he’s healthy and a quick dropoff after the top 10. They do still have some areas of strength from which to trade, and they should see some more pitching emerge in the system over the next two years to eventually replace the veterans in Queens.

To qualify for these rankings, players must still be eligible for the Rookie of the Year Award in 2022, which means they may not have more than 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched or 45 days on an active roster heading into this season.

1. Francisco Alvarez, C (Top 100 Ranking: No. 8)

Age: 20 | 5-10 | 233 poundsBats: Right | Throws: Right

Alvarez was so good in Low-A St. Lucie to start the year that the Mets bumped him up to High A after just 15 games, even though he was just 19. He then hit .247/.351/.538 as the youngest regular anywhere in High A last year, making him one of the most productive hitters at that level, with a strikeout rate right around the median. Alvarez’s swing is easy and quick — his hand acceleration is great, and he’s very balanced from when he starts moving his hands through contact. And he’s a catcher with a plus arm and at least adequate/fringy receiving already, but enough agility to improve back there with more reps. He has 20-plus homer power already, with 30-plus in his near-term outlook, and he’s going to hit for higher averages once he’s no longer the youngest player at his level.

source: https://theathletic.com/3125126/2022/02/14/mets-top-20-prospects-for-2022-keith-law-ranks-new-yorks-farm-system/

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