On Jonah Tong at the Futures Game

Keith Law was at the Futures Game and here’s what he had to say on Jonah Tong:

Mets right-hander Jonah Tong has an ugly delivery, really — it’s straight over the top and he comes across his body — but my word what comes out of his arm is good: 95-97 with big ride and above-average extension, a plus curveball at 78-80 with real depth (boosted by the slot), and a solid changeup. He seems to get to his glove side better than I’d expect given the slot and landing spot.

Source: The Athletic

Perhaps now that this exhibition game appearance is over, Tong will get the call to Triple-A. Here’s another take on Tong:

Tong, currently boasting a stellar 1.83 ERA with 125 K in 78.2 IP at Double-A Binghamton, tossed a 1-2-3 second inning with one strikeout. The 22-year-old averaged 96.1 mph on his four-seam fastball, throwing eight of nine for strikes; but he turned more heads with his devastating 12-6 curveball, using it to strike out Mariners prospect Harry Ford swinging to start the inning. The MLB Network broadcast booth was quick to reference Tim Lincecum, as Tong’s extreme over-the-top delivery has drawn comparisons to that of the two-time Cy Young winner. A former 7th-round pick in 2022, Tong is now listed as MLB.com’s No. 59 prospect in the game, making him one of just three Top 100 prospects drafted later than the fifth round.

Source: Linus Lawrence, yahoo!sports