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New York Mets: Baseball America’s 2017 top 10 organizational prospects

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Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; World infielder Amed Rosario (left) throws to first base as USA runner Ryon Healy slides during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

5. OF Brandon Nimmo

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]nother guy who Mets fans finally got to see in major league action last season, Nimmo has shown consistent improvements in his hitting abilities in every one of his professional seasons.

He has finally filled out his 6-foot-3 frame, sitting at 205 pounds now, and the power has followed as expected. Nimmo cracked 25 doubles, eight triples and 11 home runs in just 97 games at Triple-A last season, while still maintaining a .352 average and a near 1.000 OPS in the process.

MLB pitching was also not too overwhelming for the 23-year-old, as he managed to hit .274 in 80 plate appearances, scoring 12 runs and hitting a homer as well during that span.

So with a trade of either Granderson or Jay Bruce appearing to be imminent, expect Nimmo to see some time in all three outfield spots next season for the team in Queens.

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Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson

Chris recently graduated with a Journalism degree from Montclair State University. Baseball is his love and he hopes to bring back some of the old-school popularity to the game.

Chris Thompson covers the NY Jets and NY Mets for Elite Sports NY. You can interact with him on Twitter @Time2Topher.

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