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PCL notes: Thompson takes on challenges

Mets third-base prospect adapting to competition in 51s debut
May 1, 2018

A slow start is nothing to worry about for Las Vegas 51s third baseman David Thompson.After all, the New York Mets' No. 22-ranked prospect has dealt with a lot more adversity than that in the past."The beginning of the year is always tougher, just trying to see more pitching and

Mets trio gives Scottsdale infield New York feel

Nido, Guillorme, Thompson together once more as AFL teammates
November 3, 2017

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- In most cases, the Arizona Fall League is about mixing things up. It's the place where a prized catching prospect can get some reps at third base, or a pitcher can test a new arm slot or experiment with different grips against some of the Minors' best

Florial flirts with history in Scorpions win

Yanks No. 3 prospect homer shy of cycle, Holder collects four hits
October 19, 2017

As the New York Yankees continue their march through the postseason, a couple of Bombers prospects have also been having impressive Octobers. Yankees No. 3 prospectEstevan Florial and 2015 first-round pick Kyle Holder both fell a hit short of the cycle and combined for five RBIs to lead Scottsdale over Peoria,

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 18

Mets' Thompson, Flexen dominate at Double-A; Wentz tosses gem
June 19, 2017

Mets 3B David Thompson, Double-A Binghamton: 3-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, CS -- It was a powerful weekend for the Mets' No. 23 prospect. Thompson entered Saturday with three homers over 59 games and none since May 18. He proceeded to hit three over the weekend's two