The Mets are changing course after the David Robertson trade.
Ronald Hernandez, a 19-year-old switch-hitting catching prospect, brings a unique skillset to the Mets’ system.
The catcher signed out of Venezuela for an $850,000 bonus in 2021, labeled as a solid defensive catcher with room to grow with his bat.Ranked No. 21 on the MLB Pipeline list of Mets prospects, his scouting report reads: “A steady receiver, Hernandez is agile behind the plate and does a nice job of blocking balls in the dirt… He works hard on his craft, diligently preparing for games, displaying leadership skills and communicating with pitchers in either English or Spanish.
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