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Mets' Top Prospects Voit & Santucci Shine in 2026 Awards
14 Sep
Summary
- Mitch Voit earned Player of the Year; Jonathan Santucci named Pitcher of the Year.
- Awards honor top prospects for their outstanding performance in 2026.
- Recipients will be celebrated in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field.
The New York Mets have recognized their rising stars with the announcement of the 2026 Player Development Awards. Infielder Mitch Voit received the prestigious Player of the Year award, and left-handed pitcher Jonathan Santucci was named Pitcher of the Year. These honors highlight the exceptional performances of the team's top prospects throughout the season.
Other notable accolades included outfielder Cleiner Ramirez as the DR Academy Player of the Year and RHP Abner Meza as the DR Academy Pitcher of the Year. Field and gameplay coordinator David Adams was named Minor League Staff Member of the Year. Senior scout Cesar Aranguren received the Marlin McPhail Scout of the Year award. These individuals, along with other honorees, will be celebrated in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field before Monday's game.
Mitch Voit, who is ranked No. 5 overall in the Mets' farm system, demonstrated impressive offensive prowess. In 29 games with High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton since his promotion on July 27, he posted a .347 batting average with two home runs and 18 RBI. Jonathan Santucci, the Mets' top pitching prospect, earned his promotion to Triple-A Syracuse on July 28 after a strong showing. He recorded a 3.57 ERA in 19 games with Binghamton, striking out 120 batters.
