Scouting Report: Jonah Tong

Summary

Jonah Tong, 22-year-old right-handed pitcher and No. 2 prospect for the New York Mets, is being considered as a potential call-up to replace Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) in the Mets' rotation. At Triple-A Syracuse, Tong has displayed elite strikeout ability (55 K in 38 innings, leading minor leagues in strikeouts) but has struggled with control and consistency. Over 9 starts, he posted a 5.68 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP, walking multiple batters in every start. Recent performance shows significant volatility, ranging from dominant outings (8 K in 5 innings) to disastrous performances (7 runs in 1.2 innings). Tong is on the 40-man roster and would be on turn for a May 20 start against the Nationals if called up.