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 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:03:08 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Lucas Duda Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 Last week saw a fairly good balance of bats and pitching. At the higher levels, some notable bats had strong weeks, while it was the arms that made the biggest impressions at the lower levels. Who in Triple-A is pushing for a look? Who continues to roll in A-ball and what kind of damage is a pair of Savannah pitchers inflicting? Look inside for the answers to those questions and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/1077167.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1077167.html Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:32:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets Mets fans have been waiting for another impact bat to come from the minor league system. While he didn't provide much thump in his big league debut, Lucas Duda still got to New York thanks to the culmination of years of work. Now, the 2007 7th round pick enters the 2011 with a shot to stick on the 25-man roster. How did he get to this point? Look inside to find out. http://mets.scout.com/2/1033918.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1033918.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:57:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Before every season, InsidePitchMagazine.com lays out its official predictions for individual prospects that will lead different categories and achieve certain superlatives. Did the predictions hold up? Did these prospects meet the expectations and/or predictions? Look inside for the full recap. http://mets.scout.com/2/1006258.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/1006258.html Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:55:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets BUFFALO, NY - Prior to the season, Lucas Duda was not a player many expected to be where he is now-with the New York Mets as part of their September 1 call-ups. However, the 2007 7th round pick got to the show thanks to a monster, breakout season in which he hit .304 with 23 home runs, 87 RBI and a .398 on-base percentage in Double-A and Triple-A. Now, Duda has a chance to become a household name. http://mets.scout.com/2/997714.html 2047 Matthew Parrino http://mets.scout.com/2/997714.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:02:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets BUFFALO, NY - The expectations for Nick Evans were not high when the 2010 season began. Yet, after a very strong start in Double-A and continued success in Triple-A, it is time to reconsider how he can positively impact the big league club. Evans has turned around those expectations and has given the Mets something to think about regarding the first baseman and his future. http://mets.scout.com/2/995487.html 2047 Matthew Parrino http://mets.scout.com/2/995487.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:01:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets PAWTUCKET, RI - With the season nearing its final weeks, Inside Pitch got one more look at the Buffalo Bisons. This time, the focus has been on the hot and notable bats that have captured the attention of scouts and fans alike. Look inside for more details on Monday night's action in this edition of Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/993181.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/993181.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:12:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets With roughly three weeks left to the regular season now is a good time to run down a number of prospects who should be watched. Some of these prospects had good years, others rocky seasons but what ties them all together is a need to finish the season on a high note. http://mets.scout.com/2/991570.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/991570.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:05:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets InsidePitchMagazine.com continues its review of last fall’s Top 50 Prospects list. This time the focus is on prospects #20-#11. This group of prospects has been a mixed bag. Prospects have either improved their stock, watched their stock hold steady, slip or simply missed time to injury. Look inside to see how these ten prospects stack up. http://mets.scout.com/2/985715.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/985715.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:02:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Major League Baseball heads into its All-Star Break, but the action continues down on the farm. It was a relatively strong week on the farm thanks to hot hitting at the higher levels and strong pitching at the lower levels. How hot are Lucas Duda and Kirk Nieuwenhuis? Who is stepping up in Savannah and which rookie league pitchers continue to impress? Look inside for those answers and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/983149.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/983149.html Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:51:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets BUFFALO, NY - Scouts and observers knew Lucas Duda had the potential to be a legit power source. Well, Duda tapped that source upon his promotion to Triple-A. Duda has been absolutely on fire in his first 20 games, hitting more home runs in that span than his first 45 with Binghamton. Duda, Inside Pitch's #19 Mets prospect prior to the season, talked about his recent run and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/982514.html 2047 Matthew Parrino http://mets.scout.com/2/982514.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:19:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Each Sunday, InsidePitchMagazine.com’s Week in Review segment runs down the headliners and standouts of the previous week’s action from Sunday to Saturday. Who came up big at the plate in Binghamton? Who was dominant on the mound in Buffalo and who stood out in A-ball? Look inside for the answers to those questions and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/963379.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/963379.html Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:39:00 GMT 0 228 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 MANCHESTER, NH – Binghamton continued its strong start to the 2010 season by picking up its fourth straight victory on Thursday night. The B-Mets again showed why they will be a formidable offensive team while they received just enough pitching to hold off the FisherCats on a cold, blustery night in the Eastern League. Inside Pitch was there and files this edition of Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/962719.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/962719.html Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:39:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Each Sunday, InsidePitchMagazine.com’s Week in Review segment runs down the headliners and standouts of the previous week’s games from Sunday to Saturday. Who came up big at the plate? Who was sharp on the mound? And who otherwise made headlines for their performance? Look inside to find out. http://mets.scout.com/2/961454.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/961454.html Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:20:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets The first base position has been a point of contention for Mets fans the last few seasons. The departure of Carlos Delgado, the uncertainty of Daniel Murphy and the prospects of Ike Davis has fans thinking what is and what will be at first base. On the farm, the depth chart is shallow and the hopes ride on one specific player. Look inside to see how the first basemen stack up. http://mets.scout.com/2/954630.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/954630.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:19:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets The New York Mets selected first baseman Lucas Duda in the seventh round of the 2007 draft out of Southern California. The big first baseman took a big step in 2009 by putting together a very solid season in Double-A. There are still steps for Duda to take, but a strong final two months should set up him up for another promotion in 2010. http://mets.scout.com/2/932485.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/932485.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:09:00 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 NEW BRITAIN, CT - Brad Holt took the ball in the B-Mets final game before the Eastern League All-Star Break and impressed with his best start since joining the Double-A club in June. At the plate, the B-Mets put together two monster rallies in the first two innings which led whitewashing of the New Britain Rock Cats. Inside Pitch was there and offers this report. http://mets.scout.com/2/878923.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/878923.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:19:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets NORWICH, CT - The B-Mets got a very early start to their series finale with the Connecticut Defenders with a first pitch at 10:35 AM. They fell behind early before scratching across a few runs, but the B-Mets ultimately lost 7-3 in the final game of a quick three-game road trip. Look inside for details about Thursday’s action. http://mets.scout.com/2/866744.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/866744.html Fri, 22 May 2009 02:14:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets MANCHESTER, NH - The B-Mets finally got their opportunity to play in warm weather, but despite the hot temperatures the bats went cold following Friday night’s marathon. The pitching was shaky and the few hits came too far apart for the B-Mets to hang with the FisherCats on Saturday afternoon. Look inside for notes in this edition of Mets Minor League Notebook. http://mets.scout.com/2/860076.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/860076.html Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:46:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets