{
  "id": 9036038,
  "title": "Mets LHP prospect Jonathan Santucci named Eastern League All-Star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mets-lhp-prospect-jonathan-santucci-named-eastern-league-all-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:43:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-lhp-prospect-jonathan-santucci-234336281.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mets minor league pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci was recently named an Eastern League All-Star, a testament to his exceptional season. The 23-year-old, a former second-round pick from Duke, showcased his skills throughout the year, starting with Double-A Binghamton before becoming a key player in Syracuse’s starting rotation. Santucci led the Double-A division in strikeouts with 120, ranked fifth in ERA at 3.57, and eighth in innings pitched (90.2) and WHIP (1.24).\n\nDespite a dip in performance leading to a 5.24 ERA during his time in Syracuse, Santucci demonstrated resilience by conceding two runs or fewer in three of his last five outings. Over the course of the season, he compiled an impressive total of 163 strikeouts, marking the second consecutive year a Mets pitching prospect has achieved this milestone. Jonah Tong of SNY highlighted that Santucci is currently the second-ranked prospect and top-ranked pitching prospect on SNY’s midseason Top 30 list.\n\nJoe DeMayo of SNY noted that Santucci possesses the qualities of a mid-rotation starter and is anticipated to join the Mets’ rotation mix in the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Mets prospect Jonathan Santucci capped his fantastic season by being named an Eastern League All-Star on Monday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mets prospect Jonathan Santucci named Eastern League All-Star",
    "23-year-old led Double-A division in strikeouts with 120",
    "Anticipated to join Mets' rotation mix next season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This All-Star selection cements Jonathan Santucci's status as a top Mets pitching prospect likely to join the rotation mix in the upcoming season, marking a milestone in his development.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}