Double-A is widely considered to be a litmus test in professional baseball, the level at which raw talent tends to reveal itself as actual ability. As a result, success there is often -- although, of course, not always -- an indicator of a prospect's trajectory. For a precious few, the

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Binghamton Rumble Ponies right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 29 to August 4, the league announced Monday. Sproat, the New York Mets’ top pitching prospect, had a historic performance on Friday night against New

Brandon Sproat has flashed the potential that made him a Day 1 2023 Draft pick all season long. Friday's start was perhaps his most dominant yet. The Mets' No. 5 prospect struck out a career-high 13 batters -- including 11 in a row, something that's never been done in MLB

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at sixth-ranked Mets prospect Brandon Sproat. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There are few players in the Minor Leagues who

As Sterlin Thompson rounded the bases after smacking a seventh-inning homer off Brandon Sproat, the highly touted right-hander gave his former Gators teammate a little nod. Sproat and Thompson played together at the University of Florida from 2021-22 before the Rockies selected Thompson 31st overall in the 2022 Draft and

On his latest stop of a quick ascent through the Minor Leagues, Brandon Sproat continues to go right at hitters. The Mets’ No. 13 prospect piled up a career-best 10 strikeouts over seven innings en route to Double-A Binghamton's 3-2 extra-inning win over Harrisburg at Mirabito Stadium. Sproat allowed just

• BOX SCORE ROME, Ga. (May 9, 2024) — RHP Brandon Sproat tied a career-best with eight strikeouts over a career-long 5.2 innings, but the Brooklyn Cyclones dropped a 1-0 nail-biter to the Rome Emperors on Thursday evening at AdventHealth Stadium.

BOX SCORE BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The Brooklyn Cyclones clinched a series victory on Saturday with a 4-3 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks. RHP Tylor Megill was splendid through his two innings of work in a major-league rehab outing. The member of the 2018 Cyclones struck out all six batters

A franchise known for developing some of the game's best pitchers over the past half-century hasn't uncovered many gems -- hidden or otherwise -- in recent years. But that might be starting to change. While we might not see comparisons drawn to the likes of homegrown aces Tom Seaver, Dwight

• BOX SCORE LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April 16, 2024) — DH Mateo Gil powered his first home run of the season and RHP Brandon Sproat tossed four innings of one-run ball, but the Jersey Shore BlueClaws bested the Brooklyn Cyclones, 3-1, on Tuesday night at ShoreTown Ballpark. Scoreless through two innings,

• FULL PRELIMINARY ROSTER BROOKLYN, N.Y. (April 1, 2024) - The Brooklyn Cyclones have announced their preliminary roster for the 2024 South Atlantic League campaign, in collaboration with the New York Mets. The initial roster includes 30 players, consisting of 16 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders, and four outfielders. Among