Mets top prospect's recent hitting stats are eye-poppingly bad

It's no secret that the New York Mets are having a rough season. The postseason is not in reach for the Mets. They'll look to regroup this offseason with free agency and trades. A few of New York's top prospects could also play a role in how next year's roster rounds out. But the Mets. No. 16-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline will need to improve these ghastly numbers at the plate to receive consideration. Yesterday, #Mets prospect Ryan Clifford went 0-for-9 with 8 strikeouts in Triple-A Syracuse's doubleheader in Jacksonville.He is 1-for-41 over his last 11 games with 26 K, a span of 45 plate appearances, & hitting .157/.254/.314 (44-for-280) with 120 K in 320 PA since 5/1.— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) August 17, 2026 Clifford, 23, is struggling to make contact at Triple-A Syracuse. He h