Prospect Benge Hits Home Run in MLB Debut

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome in. This is New York Met's News Today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. A top 20 baseball prospect heading into the 2026 season made ways with his major league debut yesterday. Chase Binge wrapped up a strong minor league year, hitting 281 with a 385 on-base percentage and 472 slugging, plus 15 home runs in 22 stolen bases over 519 played appearances from high A to triple A. But out of the gate, Binge smashed his first big league home run, then swiped his first base shortly after. It was a perfect showcase of his power speed combo that sets him apart. Fans and scouts love seeing prospects deliver like this from day one. That rare mix of pop and wheels doesn't come around often, making his debut extra exciting. Plenty of work lies ahead to stick in the majors, especially with other top prospects shining too. Still, this start has everyone optimistic. We'll keep watching how Binge builds on this early promise in the seasons to come.