• Full name Mark Anthony Vientos
  • Born 12/11/1999 in Norwalk, CT
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School American Heritage
  • Debut 09/11/2022
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the New York Mets in 2017 (signed for $1,500,000).
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    Even as an underclassman, Vientos was well-known for the huge upside in his bat. Before transferring to American Heritage, Vientos participated in the 2016 National High School Invitational with Pembroke Pines, Fla.'s Flanagan High where he showed rare ability to impact the baseball. On the summer showcase circuit the following summer, Vientos consistently hit the ball hard and that hasn't stopped this spring. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Vientos has a projectable body that should add even more strength. He has thunderous hands and he's able to generate explosive bat speed without loading his hands deeply. He's able to drive the ball with backspin to the gaps and he projects for at least plus power as he learns to loft the ball more. Defensively, Vientos is unlikely to stay at shortstop, lacking the glove actions or body control typically found at the position. He's also a well below-average runner. His plus arm strength leads scouts to project him moving to third base or a corner outfield spot.Vientos is one of the youngest prospects in the class and won't turn 18 until December. He is committed to Miami, but his loud offensive skillset and youth are likely to entice a team to pick him on the first day of the draft.

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  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the New York Mets in 2020

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Career Transactions

  • New York Mets recalled SS Mark Vientos from Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets recalled SS Mark Vientos from Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets optioned SS Mark Vientos to Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets optioned SS Mark Vientos to Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets recalled SS Mark Vientos from Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets recalled SS Mark Vientos from Syracuse Mets.
  • New York Mets optioned SS Mark Vientos and to Syracuse Mets.

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