3B Jefry Marte – R/R – 6’1” 190 – NDFA (7/2/07) – 6/21/91

.325/.398/.532 – 14 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 13 BB, 30 K – 154 AB, 44 G

Jefry Marte has precocious and precious power for a 17-year old. In the games I saw him play, he showed bat speed, strength and some plate discipline. However, Marte was trying to pull nearly everything. Only when a pitcher got in on his hands and jammed him, did he send a ball (accidentally) to the right side. The Mets were pleased with Marte’s progress at third, although he remains very raw. He has enough arm for the position, but must learn to attack groundballs more aggressively. This, like hitting to the opposite field, will come with time and experience. Marte’s bat makes him one of the Mets better prospects.

Projected 2009 Start: Marte will have an opportunity to win a 3B job at Savannah coming out of Spring Training

Video of Marte’s swing is below.

2B Alonzo Harris – R/R – 5’10” 165 – 39^th Rd 2007 – 11/16/89

.308/.379/.510 – 6 2B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 9 BB, 23 K, 7/9 SB – 104 AB, 33 G

Some within the Mets were surprised that Harris signed for a very small bonus out of McComb (MS) HS, but the fleet Harris was a pleasant surprise all around in 2008. He has plus-plus speed, and started to drive the ball late in the season. After one extra base hit, a double in 41 July AB, he clubbed nine XBH in 51 August AB, a month when he hit .294/.410/.627.

Projected 2009 start: Savannah with a strong spring

SS Luis Nieves – R/R – 5’11” 155 – NDFA (2/4/06) – 12/15/88

.205/.205/.261 – 3 2B, 1 3B, 0 BB, 19 K – 88 AB, 26 G

He might never hit, but man, does he play a smoooooth SS. The footwork, hands, and arm all work very well for the young Venezuelan.

Projected 2009 Start: Wherever there’s space - XST most likely