Mets announce 2019 Sterling Award winners

Steve SypaThe Mets announced the winners of the organization’s 2019 Sterling Awards yesterday, honoring the best performances from the minor league system this season.

The winners:

Hitter of the Year: 3B Mark Vientos

Pitcher of the Year: LHP Kevin Smith

Defender of the Year: SS Andres Gimenez

DSL Hitter of the Year: OF Freddy Valdez

DSL Pitcher of the Year: RHP Ronny Rincones

Coach of the Year: GCL Manager David Davalillo

Mark Vientos quietly turned in a solid season to earn this season’s Sterling Award. One of the Met’s top prospects heading into the season, Vientos managed to work his way out of a big slump to start the year, and held his own against generally older competition this season in his…