Elian Peña's Bold Mets Debut

0:00On April 3rd, the Mets made a bold call this season, bumping 18-year-old prospect, Ellie and Pena, straight up to low A. St. Lucie right out the gate. After crushing it in the Dominican Summer League last year, he backed up their faith with a sharp spring training. On opening day, they slotted him lead off, and the kid didn't flinch. Pena wasted no time, drawing a four-pitch walk to start the game. He lined out next, but ripped a double, then nearly left the yard and right field for his first hit. Back the night with a single in the ninth, reaching base three times total in their six to three loss. Fans and scouts are buzzing about his played discipline and pop at such a young age, one of the youngest in low A. His DSL run was no fluke, with 24 extra base hits and a 0.949 on base, plus slugging in 55 games. He's already seventh on the Mets top 30 prospects list, per SNY's Joe Demio. Here it is, a hot year could land him on top 100 lists, league-wide, and maybe snag

1:00the system's top spot. If this debut is any preview, Pena's on track to light up the minors. Keep an eye on this rising star as he builds momentum. That's the story for today. New York Mets News Today, driven by AI.