Jett Williams’ pitch selectivity and ability to draw walks, above all other factors, impressed Mets officials this season.
On Wednesday, the 19-year-old shortstop — who has begun playing the outfield — was named as the organization’s minor league player of the year.
Williams began the season at Low-A St. Lucie and moved to High-A Brooklyn before recently joining Double-A Binghamton.first-round pick in last year’s draft“I love the walks,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “I love the fact that he can potentially defend above average at probably three places and maybe four.”In 19 starts over three levels — he got as far as Binghamton — Scott pitched to a 2.57 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 87²/₃ innings.
DJ Stewart was a late scratch from the Mets lineup after getting hit in the wrist with a thrown ball during batting practice.Rafael Ortega, who went 0-for-4, was inserted in the lineup as the right fielder in Stewart’s place. Brett Baty, who went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, returned to the Mets’ starting lineup as the third baseman after missing the previous six games with a left groin strain.
Brett Baty drops his bat after belting a solo homer in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Marlins.Ronny Mauricio, who had played third base during much of Baty’s absence, returned to second base. He went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored.Entering play he owned a .360 on-base percentage during the stretch.
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