Mets first-round pick Carson Benge debuted in the Bridge League Saturday and didn’t disappoint.
The lefty bat collected two hits in the Bridge League, including a 99-mile-per-hour single and 102-mile-per-hour double. Both hits came against Cardinals lefty Yadiel Batista.
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The exit velocities and instant success are encouraging signs for Benge, who the Mets selected 19th overall this July.
Benge was touted as a contact bat with “great raw power” by area scout Trey Cobb, and showcased both skills on Saturday afternoon. Benge slashed 335/.444/.665 with 24 homers in 61 games as a junior at Oklahoma State University.
OF Carson Benge connected on a single and a double (99 & 102 EV) in his first Bridge League appearance today against the Cardinals.#LGM | @MetsPlayerDev pic.twitter.com/ys5S4Sb0pO
— Florida Complex League Mets (@FCLMets) August 10, 2024
Another bat that showcased their bat in Saturday’s matchup was first baseman Corey Collins. The University of Georgia product drove in a run with a baseknock, displaying his bat-to-ball skills after slashing .354/.574/.772/1.346 in the Southeastern Conference.
The Bridge League is designed for recent Major League Baseball draft picks a taste in the pros. The Mets faced the Cardinals on Saturday, featuring a lineup of Trey Snyder, Eli Serrano III, Nick Roselli, and other 2024 draft picks. Benge batted leadoff and Collins fifth.
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