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Remember the Name: Chris Suero
He’s not on any top prospect lists. You won’t find him on the back of any baseball cards just yet. But Chris Suero, the New York Mets’ undrafted free agent signing from 2022, is making enough noise in Brooklyn right now that he’s impossible to ignore.
Suero has exploded out of the gate in 2025, and while the headlines may belong to more hyped prospects, it’s the 21-year-old catcher—who also dabbles at first base and in left field—who’s doing the loudest talking with his bat.
Off to a Blistering Start
Eight games into the young season, Suero’s numbers are flat-out eye-popping:
.345/.406/.828 slash line
5 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI in just 32 plate appearances
That’s the kind of production that turns heads, no matter what position you’re playing—or what your draft status was. He’s putting on a show alongside more established names like Ronald Hernandez, a player the Mets acquired in the David Robertson trade, but it’s Suero who’s been stealing the spotlight so far.
A Familiar Pattern Emerging
If this all sounds a little familiar, it’s because Suero did something similar last year. He tore up the month of April with St. Lucie, hitting .318/.444/.530 with 14 RBI and 4 stolen bases in just 81 plate appearances.
Then came the cool-down.
By May, he was struggling, hitting below .220 for most of the season until a strong finish in September. His numbers dipped so hard in May that he was actually promoted to Brooklyn—a move that sounds odd on paper but gave him a chance to reset and grow.
That’s what makes his current hot streak so compelling. Maybe he’s one of those players who just needs a full season to adjust. We’ve seen it before with guys like Francisco Alvarez—struggles in year one, dominance the next. Suero may not be Alvarez, but there’s a pattern worth watching.
Is Catcher His Future? Maybe. Maybe Not.
Suero isn’t just swinging a hot bat; he’s also improving behind the plate. After throwing out runners at a 26% rate last year, he’s up to 40% in 2025, gunning down two of five attempted steals so far. That’s a solid start, especially considering how often players at this level bounce around defensively.
Whether or not Suero stays at catcher remains to be seen. His time in the outfield and at first base may suggest the Mets are trying to find where he fits best—but if the bat keeps booming, the position won’t matter much.
A Glimmer of Hope in a Crowded (and Struggling) Field
The Mets’ farm system is loaded with catching talent… and unfortunately, a lot of it isn’t performing. Kevin Parada is batting .188/.235/.250 in his first 17 trips to the plate this year. Ronald Hernandez? Sitting at just .200.
Enter Suero. Quietly. Consistently. And now, loudly.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Sleep on Suero
Sure, it’s early. Baseball loves to humble even the hottest of hitters. But what Chris Suero is doing in Brooklyn feels different. He’s not just getting hits—he’s making a statement.
For an undrafted guy with zero fanfare, he’s showing he might just belong. And if you’re a Mets fan tired of waiting for someone—anyone—to break through the logjam of underwhelming prospects, Suero might be your new favorite underdog.
Keep your eyes on him. The kid’s cooking.