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Mets Name Carson Benge Player of the Year, Jonah Tong Pitcher of the Year Ahead of Sept. 17 Ceremony

The recognition underscores a pipeline spanning Triple-A breakthroughs to DSL standouts.

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Overview

  • The recipients will be recognized during a pregame on-field ceremony at Citi Field on Sept. 17, with retiring senior amateur scout Marlin McPhail also being honored.
  • Benge, a 2024 first-round pick, rose from High-A to Triple-A, played in the Futures Game, and is ranked No. 20 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
  • Tong logged a 1.43 ERA with a minors-leading 179 strikeouts before his Aug. 29 call-up and earned the win in his Major League debut at Citi Field.
  • DSL honors went to 17-year-old infielder Elian Peña, who signed in January and hit .292/.421/.528 with nine home runs for DSL Mets Orange.
  • Left-hander Osiris Calvo earned DR Academy Pitcher of the Year after a 5-1 record and 2.51 ERA, while staff awards recognized Jackson Bertoli, Rachel Neugart, and scout Chad Langley.