Bats/Throws: R/R

Height/Weight: 6’4”/186 lbs

Acquired: NDFA

Born: 12/16/91

2010 Rank: NR

Why Ranked Here: He’s really big and he throws hard. Mets Director of Minor League Operations Adam Wogan called him “very, very talented,” in this video last fall. He sat in the low 90s and touched 94 with movement.  His changeup shows promise, while his breaking ball is his decided third pitch.

2010: Tapia made his stateside debut in the GCL and showed improvement as the season wore on.  Here’s hiis ERA by month:

June – 6.75  – 4 IP

July – 4.87 – 20.1 IP

August – 1.59 – 22.2 IP

Dr. Pangloss Says: Mid-rotation starter

Debbie Downer Says: He might never reach the big leagues.

Projected 2011 Start: Kingsport

MLB Arrival: 2016