The latest news from NYFansOnly.com. Inside Pitch covers Mets prospects, Mets scouting reports, Mets farm system, Mets prospect rankings, Mets prospects http://mets.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://mets.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 NYFansOnly.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 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:24:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 The Mets found a potential weapon when they selected Gulf Coast League outfielder Chase Greene in the 16th round of the 2009 draft. It is very early into his career, and his game is raw, but a unique blend of tools could make Greene one of the most exciting players in the farm system as he develops. Find out what could make him a big asset for the Mets. http://mets.scout.com/2/921758.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/921758.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:31:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets It was a tumultuous season for Dylan Owen. He returned to the B-Mets looking to build upon a strong 2008 season that saw his first promotion to Double-A, but his second trip through the Eastern League did not come together as hoped. Now Owen must find ways to adapt to the level and the hitters who turned his 2009 season into a disappointing one. Look inside to see if he has the tools to do it. http://mets.scout.com/2/921416.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/921416.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Chris Schwinden does not have the name recognition of others who filled out the Savannah Sand Gnats rotation this season, but his team would not have achieved its success without him. A steady, reliable right-hander, Schwinden continues to make his case through positive performance even when observers questioned his stuff. Can it continue? Look inside to find out. http://mets.scout.com/2/921036.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/921036.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets One good sign of a prospect’s development is whether he continues to improve and produce as he moves up levels. That has held true for left-hander Roy Merritt who had his best season yet out of the Binghamton Mets bullpen. His ultimate role will be basic, but necessary. Look inside to find out what his role will be. http://mets.scout.com/2/920471.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/920471.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets James Fuller was an intricate piece to the successful Brooklyn Cyclones rotation this summer. It was his first crack at starting after spending his first season in the bullpen. Looking ahead to the 2010 season, Fuller has an opportunity to differentiate himself from other left-handers in the lower levels of the organization. Can he do it? Look inside for his scouting report to find the answer. http://mets.scout.com/2/920097.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/920097.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this edition of Winter Leagues Week in Review, find out how Ike Davis bounced back at the plate. Who is slumping in Arizona? Who stepped up in the Dominican Winter League? Did Josh Thole keep up his hot pace? Look inside for those answers and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/919872.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/919872.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets In the second and final part of Beyond the Top 50, we offer the next collection of players who were considered for the list, but fell just outside of it. As previously noted, these players are not put in any numerical order of value, but are rather a collection of players held in consideration for the Top 50. http://mets.scout.com/2/919385.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/919385.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:06:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Now that InsidePitchMagazine.com officially released its Top 50 list, we present the next collection that was on the cusp. These players are not placed in any value order, but are a group who were up for debate to include in the list. However, they fell just short. http://mets.scout.com/2/918855.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/918855.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:45:00 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 Staff http://mets.scout.com/2/917992.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:10:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this edition of Winter Leagues Week in Review, find out where Josh Thole sits among Venezuelan Winter League leaders. Did Tobi Stoner continue his strong pitching? Did those in the Arizona Fall League continue their pace? Find out the answer to those questions and more... http://mets.scout.com/2/917406.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/917406.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets The look at pitches continues, this time running down the pitchers with the best sliders in the system. These sliders look different, are thrown at varying speeds and are used in different ways, but all are very effective pitches that lay the groundwork for success. Look inside to find who own the bet sliders in the system and how they rank. http://mets.scout.com/2/916946.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/916946.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:39:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets InsidePitchMagazine.com continues its look at specific tools. This time the focus is on those pitchers with the best changeups in the organization; a pitch that has long been in the prospect curriculum. Years of practice and repetition have made this a veteran-heavy list, but a few young guys battle near the top due to the rapid development of their changeups. Look inside to see the list. http://mets.scout.com/2/916571.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/916571.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets InsidePitchMagazine.com turns to the infielders this time to determine who stands out among the best with the glove. Look inside to find out what factors differentiate this group, who has moved up from last year’s list, who has moved down and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/915902.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/915902.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this category, it is simple. Who can go get it the best? Who covers the most ground? How big of a factor is one’s arm strength? InsidePitchMagazine.com turns its attention to the outfield where the following prospects bring different strengths to their position, but all share the distinction of being the most reliable with the glove. http://mets.scout.com/2/915563.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/915563.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:36:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this edition of Winter Leagues Week in Review, find out how Tobi Stoner kept it rolling in the Dominican Winter League. How did the Mets representatives in the Arizona Fall League fair? Did Josh Thole continue his hitting ways? Find out the answers to those questions and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/915144.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/915144.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets Over the past three seasons, the organization has added a number of big, live arms to the talent pool. Many of which have propelled themselves up the depth chart on the heels of their fastballs. Though each has a different arsenal to back up their heaters, those on this list can always rely on ole number one as a foundation for success. http://mets.scout.com/2/914658.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/914658.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:58:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets Like the saying goes, the funny thing about control is that one never realizes how much they have until they have none at all. These ten pitchers do not often worry about such a predicament as they boast the best command in the system. The depths of their repertoires vary, but they share this common tool that has brought each success. http://mets.scout.com/2/914207.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/914207.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets The Instructional League season kicked off this week at the Mets complex in the Dominican Republic. The absence of an instructional season in Florida means there is a larger group of stateside prospects continuing their work down in the Dominican. Look inside for notes about those notables and some notes from today’s action. http://mets.scout.com/2/913710.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/913710.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:20:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets One of the overlooked successes across the organization this season was the emergence of power. The last two seasons have been somewhat short on power and it has cost the affiliates when it came to scoring runs. However, the names on this list provide the Mets with needed thump. Look inside to find out how the best big bats rank. http://mets.scout.com/2/913275.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/913275.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:34:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets In this edition of Winter Leagues Week in Review, find out who heated up with the bat in Arizona. How did Jenrry Mejia fare in his second outing? Who had two impressive startsin the Dominican Winter League? What kind of streak is Josh Thole on? Find out the answers to those questions and more. http://mets.scout.com/2/912789.html Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/912789.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:58:00 GMT 0 228 NY Mets mets