MLB Pipeline updated their top-100 prospect rankings Saturday, and, as a result, New York Mets most recent first-round pick, Carson Benge, cracked the top 100. Benge, who was selected 19th overall in the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft, checks in at No. 99 on the list.
Benge, an outfielder, is 21 years old and spent his college career at Oklahoma State. In his last season with the Cowboys he posted a 1.109 OPS and almost walked as much as he struck out (49:51). He ended the season with Low-A St. Lucie, where he has an .857 OPS across 55 at-bats.
Benge is one of five Mets prospects to find themselves inside MLB Pipeline’s initial top-100 rankings. He joins pitcher Brandon Sproat (No. 40), infielder/outfielder Jett Williams (No. 52), outfielder Drew Gilbert (No. 74), and first baseman/outfielder Ryan Clifford (No. 87).
With five top-100 prospects, the Mets are tied with several for the third most in the major leagues. It is certainly safe to say the Mets’ system is continuing to be on the rise.
