Jonah Tong, Carson Benge turn MLB Futures Game into showcase of Mets farm system
NY Post
ATLANTA — Jonah Tong is a strikeout machine. Carson Benge rarely strikes out.
What if the unhittable pitcher meets the unwhiffable bat? Apparently the Mets learned as much in a few plate appearances during spring training.
“I got a hit, and I struck out,” Benge said with a smile Saturday.
Several months after those battles, two of the stars of the system brought their unique skill sets to the Futures Game at Truist Park, where the Mets offered a glimpse at what they hope their future can look like.
In the 4-2 National League victory, Tong pitched a clean second inning and maxed out at 97.4 mph.
His moving fastball drew whiffs, and a nasty curveball was responsible for his one strikeout. The Mets are proud of the development of Tong, a rare find out of Canada in the seventh round of the 2022 draft.
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