Mets Community Prospect List #19: Run-Off!

by squid92 on Oct 14, 2010 9:33 PM EDT

With Jefry Marte and Matt den Dekker tied at 18 votes apiece, there'll be a run-off between the two candidates for the #19 spot. The player receiving the most in the approximate 48 hour period will be put on the prospect list in the #19 spot, and the other player will be put back onto the regular ballot for voting for the #20 spot, the last spot of the total 20. With that all said, vote away!

Poll

Who is the true #19 prospect for the New York Mets?

Jefry Marte

19 votes

Matt den Dekker

28 votes

47 votes | Poll has closed

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two things about Marte people should really consider:

he strikes out a ton and he fields as well as a guy caked with mud.

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by feslenraster on Oct 15, 2010 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

He's actually improved his rate of strikeouts from 2009 to 2010

although its still pretty high.

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by Russ on Oct 15, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

true. I noticed that...but it's still ridiculously high.

and the error-rate…ghastly.

"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"

by feslenraster on Oct 16, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

much much better than den Dekker

There’s 4 years difference between these guys, they were at the same level, and den Dekker struck out a lot more than Marte (24.6% vs 17.8%), and even walked less (7.9% vs 8.2%). There are real doubts about whether Den Dekker can hit at higher levels, I just don’t see any reason to doubt Marte.

Don’t see the defense as a big issue either, he’s obviously shown improvement there, and he has the tools to play the position. The 25 errors for a 19 year old in A ball just isn’t that big a concern at this stage.

I also think Marte was starting to break out when he got hurt. He had an 803 OPS in 115 PA after the all star break.

by acerimusdux on Oct 17, 2010 3:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm shocked at Den Dekker is winning

Marte’s walk rate for his age is pretty impressive IMO, he’s got considerable upside.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)

by Gina on Oct 16, 2010 12:57 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

John Olerud, Hall of Famer. Got a nice ring to it.

by squid92 on Oct 16, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe he's just suffering from F! syndrome (minus the injuries, kinda)

But I just down’t see a whole lot of that potential on display.

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by Ogre39666 on Oct 16, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I think a 19 year old

putting up a .735 OPS, especially when he had a putrid BABIP the first two months, along with an impressive k/bb, .46 rate in full season ball is putting potential on display. Especially compared to a senior bat, who usually have incredibly low turn out rates.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)

by Gina on Oct 17, 2010 5:12 AM EDT up reply actions