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RTTS (Minors - Season 1) Mets Top Prospects

Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10 PM.

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TOP PROSPECTS THROUGH MAY 31, 2011

Binghamton, NY (AP) - New York Mets fans have a lot to be excited about - for this season, and beyond. The big league club is in first place in the National League East. The AAA club in Buffalo is 31-22 and in first place in the International League's North Division. And, our Binghamton Mets have been on fire all season long, leading the Eastern Division of the Eastern League by 4 games with a 34-19 record.

Happel is tearing up the Eastern League with 11 HR and 48 RBI

One pleasant surprise for the organization has been the play of Binghamton's right fielder, Brian Happel. Happel has been on fire since taking over the starting spot in the outfield in mid-April. "He's been working his butt off," said manager John Griffey, "He is clearly very hungry. He's meeting all his goals, his stats are tremendous. Brian has given us a huge boost, and I really don't expect him to stay down here very long." Happel leads the team with a .389 batting average. He's also leading the Eastern League in home runs with 11. His 48 runs batted in are also tops in the league. Two pitching prospects have been nothing short of spectacular. Jenrry Mejia has been blowing batters away with his running fast ball and breaking a lot of bats with his cutter. His 2.54 ERA is among the best in the league. Jerrod Tucker has also been outstanding, posting a perfect 8-0 record.

Top Prospects
Player	Age	Pos	Class	Stats
James Hardwick	20	C	AAA	.359 11 HR, 45 RBI, 1.058 OPS
John Cohen	21	1B	AAA	.298 7 HR, .369 OBP
So Hara	20	RP	AAA	0.43 ERA 21.0 IP, 0.86 WHIP
Fernando Martinez	22	RF	AAA	.332 AVG, .401 OBP, 42 Runs
Jenrry Mejia	21	SP	AA	6-2 2.54 ERA 7 QS
Albert Barrera	25	LF	AA	.315 AVG, 4 HR, 24 RBI, 17 SB
Jerrod Tucker	18	SP	AA	8-0 3.19 ERA, 7 QS
BRIAN HAPPEL	18	RF	AA	.389 11 HR, 48 RBI, .688 SLUG

Happel is having a solid season in right field for Binghamton. But up in AAA, his competition, 22 year old Fernando Martinez, is also turning heads. Martinez is hitting a solid .332 and is also among the team's best with a .401 on base percentage. Catcher James Hardwick is also raking the ball, hitting .359 with 11 home runs and 45 runs batted in, so far. So, while the big club is competing for an N.L. East title this season, Mets fans can also look forward to some of the prospects waiting to make their own mark in the majors.