2025 Prospects Thread

[GL_Storm]

Thomas was listed as the Mets #30 prospect last year. Here's his MLB pipeline blurb. If he can hit in the major leagues with even moderate power it's a pretty strong 4th outfielder profile.

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Rhylan Thomas
AGE: 25
BATS: L
DOB: 04/15/2000
THROWS: L
HT: 5' 10"
DRAFTED: 2022, 11th (329) - NYM
WT: 170
ETA: 2025
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 30 | Run: 60 | Arm: 40 | Field: 60 | Overall: 40

Thomas was a .335 hitter over three seasons at USC and finished with exactly as many walks as strikeouts (36) over 117 games with the Trojans. His .363 average as a junior ranked third-best in Pac-12 in 2022, and he earned conference All-Defensive Team honors too in time for his Draft eligibility. The Mets selected the outfielder in the 11th round and signed him for $180,000 ($55,000 of which counted against the bonus pool). New York sent Thomas to Single-A, High-A and Double-A in his first full season as he lived up to his amateur scouting report. His .328 average was best among the organization’s Minor Leaguers with at least 300 plate appearances.

Simply put, Thomas has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in the Minor Leagues. His 1.43 BB/K ratio placed fourth among 1,054 batters with at least 300 PA, his 8.1 percent K rate ranked seventh and his 4.3 percent swinging-strike rate eighth. The left-handed hitter’s swing decisions got even better the higher he climbed, and he ranked close to the 100th percentile in High-A and Double-A in that category. The only thing keeping him from a true 60 hit tool is a severe lack of impact. Thomas managed only three homers, 21 total extra-base hits and an .097 ISO in 2023, and his exit-velo numbers back that up.

Thomas has plus speed that can help turn some singles into doubles, although he was inefficient at picking his stealing opportunities (7-for-18). The Mets love his outfield glovework, naming him their Gold Glove outfielder, in part because of those wheels and his consistency. He played all three spots and can play center well, but a lack of arm strength makes him a better fit in left. Thomas could be a high-average, high-OBP fourth outfielder if results hold.

[Donn Beach]

Thomas was listed as the Mets #30 prospect last year. Here's his MLB pipeline blurb. If he can hit in the major leagues with even moderate power it's a pretty strong 4th outfielder profile.

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Rhylan Thomas
AGE: 25
BATS: L
DOB: 04/15/2000
THROWS: L
HT: 5' 10"
DRAFTED: 2022, 11th (329) - NYM
WT: 170
ETA: 2025
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 30 | Run: 60 | Arm: 40 | Field: 60 | Overall: 40

Thomas was a .335 hitter over three seasons at USC and finished with exactly as many walks as strikeouts (36) over 117 games with the Trojans. His .363 average as a junior ranked third-best in Pac-12 in 2022, and he earned conference All-Defensive Team honors too in time for his Draft eligibility. The Mets selected the outfielder in the 11th round and signed him for $180,000 ($55,000 of which counted against the bonus pool). New York sent Thomas to Single-A, High-A and Double-A in his first full season as he lived up to his amateur scouting report. His .328 average was best among the organization’s Minor Leaguers with at least 300 plate appearances.

Simply put, Thomas has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in the Minor Leagues. His 1.43 BB/K ratio placed fourth among 1,054 batters with at least 300 PA, his 8.1 percent K rate ranked seventh and his 4.3 percent swinging-strike rate eighth. The left-handed hitter’s swing decisions got even better the higher he climbed, and he ranked close to the 100th percentile in High-A and Double-A in that category. The only thing keeping him from a true 60 hit tool is a severe lack of impact. Thomas managed only three homers, 21 total extra-base hits and an .097 ISO in 2023, and his exit-velo numbers back that up.

Thomas has plus speed that can help turn some singles into doubles, although he was inefficient at picking his stealing opportunities (7-for-18). The Mets love his outfield glovework, naming him their Gold Glove outfielder, in part because of those wheels and his consistency. He played all three spots and can play center well, but a lack of arm strength makes him a better fit in left. Thomas could be a high-average, high-OBP fourth outfielder if results hold.

Could be like another Ben Williamson

. The thing about Rhylan Thomas that you're gonna love is that he's gonna put the game in motion. He's not gonna hit the ball out of the park. He's probably not gonna hit for a high slugging percentage. He's gonna draw his walks, he's not gonna strike out. And if the guys in front of him get on base, he's essentially gonna do what Ben Williamson has done over the course of these first few weeks of his career. And that is the little things."

[D-train]

Laz almost hit for the cycle and hit his FOURTH triple of the season. Now hitting .290/1.083. Get that man to Arkansas!

[tehmc]

Laz almost hit for the cycle and hit his FOURTH triple of the season. Now hitting .290/1.083. Get that man to Arkansas!

I wanted to see him in Everett first

[D-train]

Laz almost hit for the cycle and hit his FOURTH triple of the season. Now hitting .290/1.083. Get that man to Arkansas!

I wanted to see him in Everett first

He has been there for a month. What has stopped you???

[desbcoach]

Thoughts on this guy linked to Ms in mock drafts

3. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

Jamie Arnold has been a popular pick for the Mariners in mock drafts and is considered to be the best college pitching prospect in the draft. The 6-foot-1 left-hander throws a fastball in the mid-90s and a plus slider from his low arm slot, which has helped him drawn comparisons to eight-time All-Star southpaw Chris Sale. Arnold also features a changeup. He finished third in the country in strikeouts last season, and he’s 5-1 with a 2.39 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 55 innings pitched in 10 starts for Florida State this year.

[D-train]

I want the kid from OSU.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... quet000aiv

[tehmc]

Laz almost hit for the cycle and hit his FOURTH triple of the season. Now hitting .290/1.083. Get that man to Arkansas!

I wanted to see him in Everett first

He has been there for a month. What has stopped you???

Driving from Olympia to Everett can really suck, with his start I'll have to move it up on my priority list though.

[Juliooooo]

Thoughts on this guy linked to Ms in mock drafts

3. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

Jamie Arnold has been a popular pick for the Mariners in mock drafts and is considered to be the best college pitching prospect in the draft. The 6-foot-1 left-hander throws a fastball in the mid-90s and a plus slider from his low arm slot, which has helped him drawn comparisons to eight-time All-Star southpaw Chris Sale. Arnold also features a changeup. He finished third in the country in strikeouts last season, and he’s 5-1 with a 2.39 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 55 innings pitched in 10 starts for Florida State this year.

With the #3 pick, I really hope they go offense. They have found pitchers in later rounds, and they have got to get offense somewhere. They were gifted a top 3 pick, I think it needs to be holiday or Arquette.

[Juliooooo]

Laz almost hit for the cycle and hit his FOURTH triple of the season. Now hitting .290/1.083. Get that man to Arkansas!

He’ll get there soon. Give him time there to see if he simps and can work himself out of it. Celestin is doing that a bit in Modesto right now. I do want to see if Montes can play at least 2-3 months in Everett. Not sure he has much chance at OD 2026, so no need to rush. His K rate is still a bit too high for that level too.