In recent years, the Mets Farm System has been turning out a large crop of 1B/OF types. Players that have played both or have the ability to play both positions. One has been traded, and others have been shifted in their positions as they have been called up to the majors. The recent list includes:
- Ike Davis (Before becoming our starting 1B, he was also an OF prospect in college)
- Mike Carp (Traded in the three way trade for JJ Putz, is now considered a Fantasy Sleeper)
- Daniel Murphy (Really suited for 1B, also tried time in the OF, really a corner IF)
- Lucas Duda (Similar to Murphy, best suited for Corner IF, also considered a Fantasy Sleeper)
- Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Could make a break to the majors this year, similar player to the above)
The obvious star on this list is Davis, so let’s set him aside for the rest of this article.
Carp, Murphy, Duda and Nieuwenhuis all have incredible similarities. They all started to become prospects at similar time and they all were known for their hitting over their defense. Carp and Murphy broke first, followed by Captain Kirk and then Duda. Although people knock Murphy for his power, his power is somewhat similar to Carp’s and they both are just a step behind Duda and Captain Kirk.
It’s just odd how similar these four players are, and how they all came out of the same farm system. They all are slightly underrated, and the three that are currently in the majors are all considered Fantasy Sleepers this season.
The baseball media has started to view the Mets Farm system in a more positive light, especially with the talent building at the low single A levels, but if these four players start to produce this season in addition to Davis, it will show that the Mets had some hidden stars in the farm.
