Christian Scott, the New York Mets' top pitching prospect, made a notable Major League Baseball debut on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg. Scott, previously ranked 99th on a top 100 prospects list, showcased his skills by pitching 6.2 innings, allowing only one earned run, five hits, and one walk while striking out six batters. His performance included retiring 11 consecutive Rays at one point and achieving 18 swings and misses. The Mets had recently promoted Scott, who had a 3.20 ERA over five starts at Triple-A Syracuse, to join their rotation. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Scott's readiness, hinting at more opportunities depending on his performances.
Christian Scott was better than advertised, so excited to watch him pitch the rest of the season. I just wish the Mets offense would score some runs when we get performances like that https://t.co/EveigqCSre
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Christian Scott was unreal in his MLB debut 6.2 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 6 K He worked through early trouble, retired 11 Rays in a row at one point, got 18 swings and misses, attacked the strike zone, and was totally poised on the mound. The Mets might have something special here https://t.co/OF9R6VU9pi
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Impressive MLB debut for Mets top pitching prospect Christian Scott! https://t.co/U3ch8W8yGW
Christian Scott, wow. Dazzling debut. So much talk about his composure coming into his start and he showed it getting out of trouble in the first inning. Certainly looks like he belongs. Big night for the Mets organization.
Safe to say Christian Scott will be staying in Mets' rotation after outstanding debut vs. Rays. Gave up one run in 6 2/3 innings, showed off his electric stuff as he retired 18 of the last 21 hitters he faced. Had 6 K's, 18 swings-and-misses.
Christian Scott in his MLB Debut 6.2 IP 1 ER 5 H 6 K The Mets got a good one https://t.co/lMaowaIazI
Have a night, Christian Scott! Scott's debut is done after 94 pitches, allowing 1 run through 6.2 innings ๐ฅ๐ https://t.co/9pdrXWM0oS
This kid Christian Scott looked great for @Mets tonight in his debut
Super impressive first start for Mets RHP Christian Scott. Aggressive and works fast. And lightly tipped his cap to fans
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Plenty of interest in Christian Scott's debut with the Mets tonight. As a scout told me, "I can tell you that nobody saw this coming when he was at (U. of) Florida. He had command but it's rare to see a kid make as big a leap, stuff-wise, as he has. His ceiling is very high now."
Mets pitcher Christian Scott, a Top 100 prospect from Parkland, FL and the University of Florida, makes his MLB debut tonight https://t.co/wzOU5jckbx
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Christian Scott, the @Mets No. 5 prospect, will get the start in his Major League debut tonight on @MLBONFOX! https://t.co/rPCkOjXty1
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#Mets top pitching prospect Christian Scott on getting ready to make his MLB debut tomorrow https://t.co/BLMPQUzJkg
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The @Mets are calling up top prospect Christian Scott, a 6-foor-4 right-hander (3-0, 3.20 ERA in AAA this season) @jjcoop36 of @BaseballAmerica breaks down what Mets fans can expect โถ๏ธ https://t.co/MJ8TJi1TR5 https://t.co/WZ5O1WaBMr
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Nice breakdown of Christian Scott from @SamDykstraMiLB, who reveals that Scott is coincidentally set to enter the MLB Pipeline Top 100 list tomorrow -- on the day of his debut. https://t.co/cNds9HS4M3
The Call-Up: Christian Scott by Jeffrey Paternostro (@jeffpaternostro) and Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) https://t.co/LvztxQCIRj
The New York Mets are calling up their top pitching prospect, as Christian Scott will be joining the team in Tampa this weekend. Our @FinkelsteinRyan on the call up of Scott: https://t.co/xnTG2i8uF7
Good to see the Mets being aggressive with Christian Scott. No reason to wait. Going to be 25 in June. Big strikeout numbers in AAA. See how his electric stuff plays in the big leagues. More on this on BNNY at 6. Discussing with @sal_licata @AnthonyMcCarron @john_jastremski.
Mets call up pitching prospect Christian Scott to make MLB debut Saturday as team moves to six-man rotation https://t.co/T2ybBJqMyc
Carlos Mendoza confirms that Christian Scott will start Saturday for the Mets in Tampa Bay. "We feel like he's ready," the manager said. After that? "We'll see" if it's just a spot start or a longer audition, Mendoza said.
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The Mets plan to call up Christian Scott, their top pitching prospect, to make his major-league debut Saturday against the Rays, sources confirmed | @timbhealey https://t.co/lXPNslCN9u
Here's what we wrote Monday about Christian Scott and why the Mets should promote him. He will get his chance Saturday against the Rays: https://t.co/JZtQQjZzA7
Christian Scott is coming to the Majors: https://t.co/tpVl1N14vj
Mets reportedly call up top pitching prospect Christian Scott. Scott will "likely make his debut Saturday" against the Rays, via multiple sources. https://t.co/RBvGD2fuNU
Source: The Mets plan to promote their top pitching prospect, Christian Scott, this weekend. Scott had a 3.20 ERA over five starts at Triple-A Syracuse. @kileymcd was first with news of the promotion.
Kudos to Stearns and the Mets for making the bold move, after all, and calling up Christian Scott, as reported by @kileymcd. Will be a fascinating debut on Saturday. https://t.co/udCTpoEsVP
Mets prospect Christian Scott will be promoted to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Rays in St. Petersburg as @kileymcd 1st reported
The Mets are reportedly calling up Christian Scott The No. 62 prospect in baseball will likely make his MLB debut on Saturday, per @kileymcd https://t.co/NWqZ92kDGu https://t.co/BbiOvVjTL1
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CHRISTIAN SCOTT WILL BECALLED UP TO MAKE HIS MLB DEBUT SATURDAY AGAINST THE RAYS per @kileymcd https://t.co/PnkGl9uWcq
Mets prospect RHP Christian Scott will be called up to make his big league debut, likely on Saturday in Tampa, per source. Scott was 99th on my top 100 prospects list entering the spring and has dealt at AAA since then: 25.1 IP, 12 H, 6 BB, 36 K. https://t.co/4Qpk4KB1f3
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