The Mets had seven prospects participate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this year. That group helped the Scottsdale Scorpions, managed by former Mets catcher Rene Rivera, finish with an impressive 18-10 record, securing first place in the league.
Despite their strong regular-season performance, the Scorpions were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night. While they fell short of winning the championship, there were plenty of positives to take from the exhibition matchups.
Two of the biggest Mets standouts were Nick Morabito and Chris Suero. Both youngsters continued their strong performances from the minor league season and impressed enough to earn spots in the Fall League All-Star game.
Suero once again showcased his dynamic two-way ability, going a perfect eight-for-eight on stolen base attempts. He finished tied for second in the league with five home runs, hitting .283 with a .353 on-base percentage (OBP) and a .920 OPS. The versatile 21-year-old Bronx native saw playing time at all three of his positions—catcher, first base, and left field—during the 15 Fall League games he appeared in.
Morabito also turned in a strong showing during a crucial offseason for him. The former second-round pick is Rule 5 eligible for the first time, meaning the Mets must soon decide whether to protect him on the 40-man roster or leave him exposed in the upcoming draft.
Morabito used the Fall League as a showcase for both New York and the other 29 MLB organizations. He reached base at an outstanding .450 clip and continued to demonstrate his game-changing speed by stealing 16 bases in 19 attempts. He also hit an impressive .362 with a .914 OPS, including two doubles, a triple, and a home run.
Overall, the Mets prospects showed plenty of promise in Arizona, setting the stage for exciting developments as the offseason progresses.
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