Each year at 213 we look through the Non-Roster Invitees to spring training and get to know them a bit. Are they in camp to get a look at big league hitting/pitching to aid their development? Are the Mets just trying to get a better look at a future rookie? Are they a veteran trying to get back to the major league level? What can we expect from them this season?
Following a continuing trend this off-season, today’s NRI article features another player who is trying to make it the majors with the Mets, after not debuting with their original organization. Today we look at Drew Ferguson who was with the Astros since he was drafted in the 19th round in 2015.
Drew has had success at the plate in the minors, hitting .293/.394/.452 and success in Triple A ball at that level as well, hitting .280/.397/.420/.817. He also fills a need for the Mets – center field (he played all outfield positions in 2019 but spent most of his time in Center, 60 games).
He’s essentially directly competing with Fargas for centerfield depth. I’m assuming both players will split time in center in Syracuse for the Mets if there’s no path for either of them to get (first) on the 40-man roster and (second) on the Active roster.
This article was also written a while ago (2/20) and I can’t predict what has already happened in Spring Training but I’m assuming both Fargas and Ferguson are getting an extended look so far and will probably be in camp for a while near the final cuts. Because the success of the Mets in 2021 isn’t tied directly to either player, it takes the stakes for everyone else out of this competition.
