BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
Born: March 21, 1995. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 190. Drafted: Connecticut, 2016 (1st round). Signed by: Michael Pesce.
Kay attended the same Long Island, N.Y., high school as Steven Matz, and joined the Mets as the 31st overall pick in the 2016 draft after three years at Connecticut. He had his bonus offer reduced to an under-slot $1.1 million after a physical turned up an elbow injury.
Kay had Tommy John surgery in October of his draft year, and returned to action at 2017 instructional league, where he threw bullpen sessions. In college, he drew praise for one of the best changeups in his draft class. The pitch features late fading action and could develop into a plus offering once he recovers his feel post-surgery. He pitches in the low 90s and topped out near 95 mph while in college. A high-spin curveball rounds out his repertoire.
Barring further setbacks, Kay should be ready to begin 2018 with a full-season club and log his first pro innings. A realistic ceiling for his workload should fall between 90 to 110 innings.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
W |
L |
ERA |
G |
GS |
2016 |
Did not play—Injured |
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2017 |
Did not play—Injured |
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Year |
Club (League) |
CG |
SV |
IP |
H |
HR |
2016 |
Did not play—Injured |
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2017 |
Did not play—Injured |
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Year |
Club (League) |
BB |
SO |
K/9 |
WHIP |
AVG |
2016 |
Did not play—Injured |
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2017 |
Did not play—Injured |
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