Empire Sports Media · Nov 27, 2019
New York Mets’ Prospect Profile: Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith is the prospect who came out of nowhere in 2019 to become one of the New York Mets‘ top-10 prospects.
Kevin Smith was a nondescript seventh-round pick for the Mets in 2018. A big lefty standing at 6 foot 5 inches and 200 LBs Smith always had a starters body, but there were questions about his stuff and delivery. However, the Mets saw an advanced approach and ability to get batters out that others didn’t see.
They started Smith in Brooklyn with the Cyclones shortly after drafting him. He dominated the league with ease. He posted a 0.76 ERA, 2.43 FIP, 10.7 K/9, and 2.3 BB/9. He was clearly no match for the young international player and other college players at the level.