Mets’ shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio was named MVP of the 2022 Dominican Winter League on Monday.
Taking part in for the Tigres del Licey, Mauricio led the league with 54 hits, 15 doubles, and 31 RBIs. He additionally hit 5 house runs, stole 11 bases, and scored 26 runs which had been all good for second within the league. He additionally hit .287, the third-best mark within the league.
The 21-year-old spent 2022 with Double-A Binghamton, slashing .259/.296/.472 with a career-high 26 house runs, 89 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. Mauricio has continued to develop his energy and velocity over his 4 years within the minors.
MLB.com initiatives Mauricio as being prepared for the majors this season, which presents an attention-grabbing scenario for the Mets. If his energy performs within the majors, might he be an possibility at designated hitter? He doubtless gained’t play shortstop, barring main harm to Francisco Lindor, however might transfer to a different place.
Within the winter league he took reps at second and third base for the primary time in his profession, positions which might be each doubtless blocked by rookie Brett Baty and veteran Jeff McNeil. Mauricio is large for a shortstop, at 6-foot-3, 222 kilos.
It may not be a foul thought for the Mets to discover a transition into the outfield for the star prospect. If that isn’t an possibility, a winter league MVP award definitely provides to Mauricio’s commerce worth and he might be a chip in a possible deal to fill one of many remaining wants on the roster.
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