The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:02:21 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Zach Lutz Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 The New York Mets selected third baseman Zach Lutz in the fifth round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Alvernia College. A solid offensive contributor who can also play some defense, he gives the Mets a big league ready option as a corner infielder. http://mets.scout.com/2/1270574.html 2047 Patrick Teale http://mets.scout.com/2/1270574.html Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:47:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Continuing our comparisons between the Braves and Mets farm systems, we take a look at the crop of third base prospects in each system. Which system is deeper? Which prospects have the most power? The highest ceilings? Take a look at this comparison between the two rival NL East farm systems. http://mets.scout.com/2/1265931.html 2047 Patrick Teale http://mets.scout.com/2/1265931.html Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:11:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets BUFFALO, NY - Third baseman Zach Lutz is looking to stave off injury and produce at the Triple-A level this season. It can be frustrating to suffer numerous injuries over the past few years and it can give organizations pause when evaluating a player, but he has shown in the past that he can be relied on to produce at the plate when he’s healthy. http://mets.scout.com/2/1178515.html 2047 Nathaniel Smith http://mets.scout.com/2/1178515.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:10:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets The New York Mets selected third baseman Zach Lutz in the fifth round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Alvernia College. A solid offensive contributor who can also play some defense, he gives the Mets a big league ready option. http://mets.scout.com/2/1172339.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1172339.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:20:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets PAWTUCKET, RI – The Bisons swung through Rhode Island for a brief two-game stint with the Red Sox’ Triple-A squad. Josh Stinson took the mound for his first Triple-A start of 2011, while other notable prospects filled the middle of the Herd’s order. Inside Pitch was there for Sunday’s action and files this latest edition of Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/1065448.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1065448.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:09:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets BUFFALO, NY - Zach Lutz has endured a rash of injuries throughout his career. But the injuries were not enough to prevent the organization from adding him to the 40-man roster this offseason. The third baseman is repaying that designation in kind by getting off to a hot start in 2011. Now, Lutz just wants to stay healthy and productive. http://mets.scout.com/2/1063796.html 2047 Matthew Parrino http://mets.scout.com/2/1063796.html Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:05:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Third base has become a position of stability in the Mets farm system. What the depth chart lacks in numbers, it more than makes up for in caliber of talent. In 2010, there was a player at each level that generated interest as power, youth and projection reigned. There is no doubt that growth at third base last season was as significant as any on the field. Look inside to see how they stack up. http://mets.scout.com/2/1053267.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1053267.html Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:13:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets To this point, the career of Zach Lutz has been disrupted by repeated injuries. However, when healthy in 2010, Lutz showed the full compliment of tools with the bat that make him not only an impressive hitter, but someone who can contribute at the highest level in the near future. What kind of attributes does he offer? Check out his scouting report to learn more. http://mets.scout.com/2/1033900.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1033900.html Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:26:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets BINGHAMTON, NY - Midseason injuries can be the toughest to overcome, especially when the injury comes amidst the best season of one's career. That is exactly what Binghamton Mets left fielder Eric Campbell had to deal with when he went down with a broken finger in June. Now Campbell is back and hopes to finish out the year with the type of play that gained him notoriety earlier in the season. http://mets.scout.com/2/995747.html 2047 Justin Tasch http://mets.scout.com/2/995747.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:34:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets MANCHESTER, NH - The idea was that sending Jenrry Mejia back to Double-A would help him find a rhythm and get his game back on track. It took five starts, but Mejia finally showed his top prospect form on Thursday night. Mejia had without question his best start, tossing seven shutout innings with only one hit allowed. Inside Pitch was there for all the details in this Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/994163.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/994163.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:39:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets BINGHAMTON, NY - B-Mets third baseman Zach Lutz was already having a good year before he went down with yet another injury. However, Lutz recently returned from the disabled list and is simply red hot. He is hitting home runs at a torrid pace, hitting for average and raised his batting average over 30 points in one week. Inside Pitch caught up with Lutz to discuss his comeback. http://mets.scout.com/2/989502.html 2047 Justin Tasch http://mets.scout.com/2/989502.html Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:17:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets MANCHESTER, NH - The B-Mets managed to get in Saturday afternoon’s affair despite a cold, soggy MerchantsAuto.com Stadium. Binghamton and Eddie Kunz, who made his second career start on Saturday, got off to a great start, but one inning cost the B-Mets the win and their five-game winning streak. Inside Pitch braved the cold to offer this edition of Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/963245.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/963245.html Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:19:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets BINGHAMTON, NY - Zach Lutz comes off a career season in 2009. The third baseman returns to Binghamton after finishing last season with the club. Fully healthy and playing with lots of confidence, Lutz is ready for bigger and even better things this season. Inside Pitch caught up with Lutz to find out what steps he is taking to make it happen. http://mets.scout.com/2/962094.html 2047 Justin Tasch http://mets.scout.com/2/962094.html Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:59:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets InsidePitchMagazine.com continues its predictions for the upcoming season by focusing on individual benchmarks players will surpass or fall short of reaching this season. What is the over under on Fernando Martinez’s home run total? Where will Francisco Pena’s batting average settle? How many runs will Zach Lutz drive in this season? Look inside for those predictions and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/957796.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/957796.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:11:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets The Mets certainly have stability on the hot corner at the big league level, but now the focus is on building hot corner depth down on the farm. The organization is stronger at third base given recent free agent signing, draft picks and the return to health of a few prospects. However, there is still work to be done to develop quality prospects into truly high ceiling ones. http://mets.scout.com/2/952733.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/952733.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:44:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Health. It is the one element that eluded Zach Lutz and his ability to produce at the level the Mets expected when they selected him in the fifth round of the 2007 draft. The third baseman finally stayed on the field in 2009 and put together an offensive season that has many thinking of bigger things in 2010. Check out his scouting report to learn more. http://mets.scout.com/2/932638.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/932638.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:07:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Here are the Top 50 Mets prospects. InsidePitchMagazine.com gives insight on each selection in our rankings, but will follow up with more in-depth individual scouting reports throughout the offseason, starting in descending order. http://mets.scout.com/2/917992.html 2047 Staff http://mets.scout.com/2/917992.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:10:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets With the 2009 season now in the books, several prospects have seen their stock rise and/or fall since our mid-season edition of Stock Up/Stock Down. Now we look at the select few who fit the bill as prospects head into the off-season. Here are some of the Mets farmhands who have seen their place in the farm system shift this season. http://mets.scout.com/2/904138.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/904138.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:59:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets The 2009 St. Lucie Mets season is in the books and here is Inside Pitch’s look back on the year that was for the organization’s Florida State League affiliate. Numerous top prospects began their seasons with the club and eventually moved on while others broke through thanks to their own season-long performance. Look inside for more details. http://mets.scout.com/2/897376.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/897376.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:33:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this edition of Week in Review, find out more about who is leading the Binghamton lineup. Who has been red hot at the plate in St. Lucie? Who was dominant on the mound in Savannah? Who is coming on in Kingsport and much more. http://mets.scout.com/2/881970.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/881970.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:38:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets