According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada dropped 15 pounds during the offseason. Parada was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech. Last season, Parada got his first extended look at Double-A after logging just 14 games at that level in 2023. Across 114 games with Double-A Binghamton, the backstop posted a modest .214/.304/.359 slash line with 17 doubles and 13 home runs. He held a poor 45:153 BB:K ratio. The previous season, Parada held a solid .265/.340/.447 line at the High-A level. MLB Pipeline ranks the 23-year-old as the No. 25 prospect in the system. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during spring training as a strong showing could help him open the season at the Triple-A level, opening the door for a 2025 MLB debut.
Kevin Parada Posts Another Multi-Hit Performance This Month
New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday evening. This was his fourth multi-hit game in his past eight games. During this span, the 22-year-old has held a strong .355/.429/.581 slash line with two home runs, six RBI, and a 4:9 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign as he posted a mere .208 AVG and .354 SLG in June. Overall, through his first extended look at Double-A ball, the backstop has struggled to find consistency with a .229/.310/.397 slash line. Parada could push for a Triple-A debut later if he continues this hot surge.
New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Thursday evening. This performance extended his current hitting streak to three games and was his second consecutive game, tallying at least two hits. The former first-round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft got a small taste of Double-A ball last season but struggled across his 14-game stint with a .185/.250/.389 line. However, the Georgia Tech product has looked much better at that level this season with a .220/.295/.382 line across 68 games. Parada may need to continue his development at Double-A for the remainder of the summer but remains a candidate to make his major league debut in 2025.
New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada went 2-for-4 Saturday night, including his first home run of the Arizona Fall League. Parada took Jackson Jobe, a top pitching prospect, deep to drive in and score the only run of Parada's night. The No. 89 prospect according to MLB pipeline also collected a single for his first multihit game of the AFL season. The 22-year-old is estimated to make the majors in 2025 but could push the Mets to give him a cup of coffee towards the end of next season if he hits well enough.
New York Mets catcher prospect Kevin Parada went deep during his fifth appearance for Double-A Binghamton. The 2022 first-round draft pick is now slashing .253/.330/.429 with 12 home runs across 96 games between three minor league levels this season. Parada has been heralded for his exceptional offensive ability at the catcher position, featuring a 50-grade hit tool and 60-grade power. He projects as an annual 20-plus home run producer at the major league level one day, though his defense needs growth. Per MLB Pipeline, Parada is the fifth-ranked prospect in the Mets' farm system and the No. 91 prospect in baseball. There's nothing actionable for fantasy managers at this time, but Parada should become a more relevant name over the next year or two.
New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada hit two home runs in a game for High-A Brooklyn. He's turned it up a notch as of late, slashing .342/.412/.697 with six home runs, three triples, and 15 RBI in 20 games since June 16. The 21-year-old is now slashing .271/.355/.468 with 10 home runs, 39 runs, 34 RBI, and one stolen base through 71 games with Brooklyn. The Georgia Tech product's poor defense may move him off the catcher position, but he currently projects as an above-average major-league bat. Managers in the dynasty format should keep track of the 2022 first-round pick's progress.
New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada hit his fourth home run as part of a 3-for-5 showing for High-A Brooklyn. After today's game, the 21-year-old is slashing .253/.341/.407 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 23 runs, and a stolen base in 47 games this season. The Georgia Tech product's main flaw has long been his defense, with a terrible 14.9% caught-stealing rate this season. His poor fielding will likely move him off the catcher position, but he still projects as an above-average major-league bat. Dynasty league players should keep track of the 2022 first-round pick's progress.
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