Carson Benge is the most successful first-round pick for the Mets since [fill in the blank]? The answer is probably Pete Crow Armstrong, though it’s unfair to claim him since the Cubs did the majority of the development and not…
Robert Colonna reviews the New York Mets' 2024 draft class, highlighting first-round pick Carson Benge's emergence as an everyday major league right fielder. After early struggles, Benge slashed .299/.363/.457/.820 following mechanical adjustments at the start of May.
Colonna assesses several other draft selections, noting second-round pitcher Jonathan Santucci's promotion to Triple-A and potential 2027 call-up. Lower-round prospects, including Will Watson and Ryan Lambert, faced significant injury struggles and mixed performances in 2026.
Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.
No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.
