In a report about the Arizona Fall League for Baseball America, Ben Badler profiles Mets 20–year-old pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia.
According to Badler, “Mejia’s fastball is a swing-and-miss offering, not just because of its velocity but because of its outstanding movement.”
…there has been a lot of talk this off season about the Mets maybe moving mejia to the bullpen… i have had other minor-league gurus tell me it is too early for such a transition… however, they all see how he could one day be a successful closer, especially with his small frame… they say, typically, he has very good command, and, in short relief, could be very successful using his three different fastballs and change-up, getting lots of strike outs and ground balls with me on base…
Mejia is 1–3 with an 11.91 ERA 11 innings pitched this fall, during which he has struck out 13 batters and walked 11.
To read a review and see video of Mejia’s last appearance in the AFL, go to Mets Minor League Blog, here.
To read more on Mejia, as well as other news and notes about players in the AFL, check out Badler’s report, here.
Speaking of young pitchers, to read a profile of Aroldis Chapman, who is still a free agent, check out Jeff Passan’s report for Yahoo! Sports.