Mitch Voit Changes EVERYTHING For The Mets...

Mitch Voigt changes everything for the New York Mets. The 2025 38th overall pick in the MLB draft got off to a slow start to his minor league career. But midway through 2026, something clicked. He was promoted to AA and absolutely dominated. And it is fair to consider him to be a prime target to not only contribute to the Mets next season, but be one of their prominent contributors. We'll get into why, where he fits, and how he distinguishes himself from the Mets' already very crowded upper minor league system, especially when it pertains to the middle infield. What's going on, guys? I'm Josh Byrne. Thank you so much, as always, for joining Mets Digest. There's a lot to consider for David Stearns, and I think when you look at this Mets offense right now, it is very widely known and highly talked about, the void that is first base. But I think looking at this roster in its current condition, I think there's also a very fair argument that David Stearns is going to also have to consider, what do the Mets do at second base? Because right now, you have Marcus Simeon, and Marcus Simeon was flat-out awful next year. You also know that your top five prospects... are largely made up of middle infielders. So, when I look at this list, and I see Jefferson Rojas at the top, we've talked about him immensely, Elian Pena, Mitch Voigt, Wandy Escoon, you see that there is a plethora of talent. And that leads to the question, why Mitch Voigt? Why not these other guys? Well, this isn't an either-or situation. Because there are actually multiple avenues in which Jefferson Rojas can be a dynamic difference maker and change the feel and complexion of this Mets lineup as soon as next season. But before we get into that, guys, want to shout out our sponsor of today's video, Otis Edge Analytics. 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Download the free app today using the links in the description and pinned comment below. It's time to set yourself up for success because that's the Otis Edge. And Baseball America. Got into why Mitch Voigt provides the Mets an edge. Essentially, in one tweet taken from the latest scouting report on Voigt, he had the system's best, the Mets' farm system's best 27% line drive rate last season. And that's considering the slow start he got off to. A sub-20% strikeout rate and a well-balanced profile to spell out his offensive upside. He projects to be a top-of-the-order, on-base-oriented middle infielder, most likely at second base. Voigt could be ready for a big-league look later in the 2027 season. If he continues producing in the minor leagues and I've talked about Jefferson Rojas potentially starting in 2027 in the big leagues, if he plays well in spring training, I wouldn't discount the possibility that if Mitch Voigt dominates in spring training, that he as well could be an option at some point. Again, Baseball America continues with a preview of the best tools in the New York Mets farm system. Notice, best hitter, Jefferson Rojas. Can't really argue with that. But Mitch Voigt's close. And notice that third line, best athlete, Mitch Voigt. And when you look at his prospect, Savant Page, I mean, the guy is an absolute animal. He doesn't have a weakness. He hits the ball hard. He doesn't strike out. He draws a lot of walks. He is an absolute machine. And when we look at the timeline of Mitch Voigt, this has all happened relatively fast. 2025, again, he's drafted 38th overall. He begins the season in the 2026 season in high A Brooklyn with the Cyclones. And his stock was falling, guys, because in the spring, he had a sub 700 OPS at high A. People were starting to doubt the talent there and whether he would pan out. But, oh, they spoke. too quickly because he started heating up. He got promoted essentially, you know, a couple weeks after he got hot at high A. And to say that he carried that over to double A would be an understatement of epic proportions because Mitch Voigt was the best hitter, bar none, no hyperbole, the best hitter, not only in the Mets system, but one of the best hitters in all minor league baseball once he was promoted to double A Binghamton, putting up a 947 OPS there. When asked about his approach to this offseason, Mitch Voigt had this to say. I'm going to come into this fall. I'm going to go down to Port St. Lucie. I'm going to have a meeting with all of our coordinators. We're really just going to map out a way. What's your path to success next year? And how will you be able to make an impact at the major league level? Well, I'll tell you what. I mentioned Marcus Simeon, but you look at Bo Bichette. And I know he's coming back, and he's going to be the third baseman. I get that. I understand. But look at his contract, okay? He's got next year at $42 million. There is another opt-out, okay? There is another opt-out. So let's say that Bo Bichette goes back to being the Bo Bichette that he was with the Blue Jays, the OPS well over 800, average right around 300 machine. At that point, he'd be coming off a bounce-back season, and he would have the choice of entering free agency or going back to the Mets on a one-year deal, albeit at $42 million, which is a super high AAV. But there's a good chance he opts out after next season. And that could spell an opportunity for Mitch Voigt, perhaps in the future. But again, we're talking about 2027. But why does that relate? I believe the Mets would be more open to promoting Mitch Voigt, even as the guy that can move around the infield, If they are not confident that Bo Bichette's in their long-term plans, and I don't believe he is. But the ultimate starter pack for Mitch Voigt to kind of take this job right away as a starting infielder at the Major League level is look no further than Marcus Semien. Marcus Simeon was a disaster in 2026. He stunk. There's no other way to put it. He was brought in mostly for his defense, and his defense wasn't good. And he put up a 620 OPS. His offense continued to go downhill and his defense fell off a cliff. And when we look at Marcus Simeon's contract, I don't even think it matters that he signed for two more years at $24 million a year. I think there's a very good chance that Steve Cohen and David Stearns cut ties with him or at the very least, just keep him in a bench role. The Mets youth movement was the best part of their 26th season. I believe it's also going to be a big indicator of how they fare in 2027. And while Jefferson Rojas is a great candidate to be an immediate impact player, Mitch Voigt's ceiling is right up there with him. I believe he is the same level of prospect and he could wind up being the best of the bunch. And just because he was taken last year and he hasn't played in AAA yet, he was so impressive at the end of the year. And there's so much uncertainty in this Mets infield as far as the veterans and their future. That we should not be surprised if Mitch Boyette comes into next year and runs away with an everyday job at the Major League level and changes everything. Let me know what you guys think down below about Mitch Boyette and what he can contribute as soon as next year. Comment below, let me know, and as always, guys, let's go Mets.