The story of the 2019 Binghamton Rumble Ponies was supposed to center on top New York Mets prospects Anthony Kay and Andres Gimenez. Kay grabbed plenty of headlines early with his dominant performance on the mound and subsequent promotion to Triple-A. Gimenez hasn’t had nearly as successful of a stint in Double-A. He’s striking out a ton and hitting well below expectations.
Minor league numbers are important to a degree. Epic slumps could mean the end to a career whereas a season-long hot streak has the potential to lift a prospect up to the next level.