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New York Mets: MLB.com’s 2017 Top 10 Franchise Prospects

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Jun 27, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) stands by the on-deck circle during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

6. OF Desmond Lindsay

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

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[dropcap]A[/dropcap]thleticism can sometimes carry a player to the top, and it appears that Desmond Lindsay may be the beneficiary of that scenario.

After only topping out at Low-A ball so far in his career, Lindsay already takes the sixth spot in these rankings. Surprising? Maybe. But it’s not for a lack of him deserving the attention.

Lindsay hit for some power last season, gathering four home runs and five doubles in just 150 plate appearances. The eye he has developed at just 19-years-old is astounding, netting him 25 walks to just 31 strikeouts.

He also has top-end speed, with the natural instincts to patrol any of the three outfield spots, but most specifically, center. He’s got some time before being major league ready, but Mets’ brass will keep a close eye on him as center field is a huge area of team need.

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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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