Future of Flushing
Welcome to the Future of Flushing, an official podcast of the New York Mets. Join hosts Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) and Jonathan Baron (@JMB9191) each week as they recap everything happening on the Minor League side of the organization. Stay tuned for interviews with players, coaches and other insiders from the Mets front office. Be sure to check in daily for quick recaps of the previous night’s action across each level of the Mets player development system. The future is now on the Future of Flushing!
1
Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert Talk About The M...
This is an interesting one, while we eventually get to the more serious and real talk about their experience in the Mets system, it is fun to just watch the friendship that has grown between these two future stars.
12 min
2
Wilfredo Lara and Ryan Clifford Lead The Cyclon...
The Ponies split their DH, the Cyclones won and we give you all the updates you need!
12 min
3
Christian Scott, Dom Hamel and Brandon Sproat A...
Jonathan has the games covered for you all tonight as Vito heads to LA for a trip with his wife (and MAYBE a Mets game), but with performances from Christian Scott, Dom Hamel, Blade Tidwell and others this is an action packed episode covering TWO nights of Mets player development.
11 min
4
Is Brandon Sproat The Next Big Cant-Miss Prospect?
Brandon Sproat talks his road to the Mets, his first full season of pro ball and more.
18 min
5
Jonah Tong Ks 10, Nolan McLean Is A Unicorn | F...
Lots of games to discuss here, a bunch of double headers but the names to listen for tonight are Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Calvin Ziegler and Nolan McLean,
20 min
6
Dom Hamel Strikes Out 10 For The Syracuse Mets ...
Quick episode tonight as 2 games got PPD but the Syracuse Mets played on SNY and Dom Hamel SHOVED!
11 min
7
Christian Scott Ks 10, Tyler Stuart and Nolan M...
Christian Scott, Luisangel Acuna, Jett Williams, Colin Houck, Nolan McLean and Tyler Stuart are just SOME of the names you’ll hear some positive updates about on this one!
20 min
8
Night of April 8th Updates | Blade Tidwell, Ale...
We are so excited to be back giving all the Mets player development updates, impressive performances by Blade Tidwell, Alex Ramirez, and more highlight this episode as well as the PRO debut of Brandon Sproat! Ryan Clifford and Colin Houck also showed out tonight! Tune in to find out more!
17 min
9
Interview with Calvin Ziegler | Is Calvin Ziegl...
Calvin Ziegler chats with us about his prep for 2024, his road to recovery last year and what he's been working on in the off season. We also bring back our favorite game to play with Canadian Mets "Eh or Neh".
12 min
10
Mets Minor League Baseball is BACK
After the first full weekend of Mets minor league baseball, Jon and Vito are here to walk you through the first weekend of Low A to Triple A baseball!
18 min
11
Luisangel Acuna Talks About His First Mets Spri...
Luisangel Acuna joins us to speak about his first major league spring training, his relationship with brother Ronald Acuna Jr, his relationship with Rumble Ponies teammates last year and more!
4 min
12
Christian Scott Talks About INCREDIBLE 2023 and...
2023 was a fantastic year for Christian Scott, the Mets minor league pitcher of the year. In this conversation he reflects on that impressive campaign, what he's looking forward to, a fun story about where he got his slider from and some off the field hockey talk between fellow puckheads.
12 min
13
Jett Williams Talks About Goal of Making Mets D...
Vito and Jonathan sit down with Mets prospect Jett Williams for an in-depth interview you won't want to miss. They dive into Jett's journey through the minors, his standout performances, and what it's like to be a rising star in the Mets system alongside other top prospects like Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuña.
11 min
14
8 Under The Radar Prospects You NEED TO KNOW wi...
Andrew Christie, the director of Mets Player Development sits down at Clover Park, the Mets Spring Training facility to go over the prospects you DON'T hear about everywhere.
35 min
15
Dom Hamel Talks Custom Cleats, Meaning Behind H...
Mets Top 15 pitching prospect Dom Hamel is not only a great pitcher, but he's got top tier drip.
18 min
16
Could Nate Lavender Be The Mets 2024 X-Factor? ...
Nate Lavender has impressed in his first few 2024 Mets spring training appearances, he sits down with Jon and Vito to discuss the year before, what he's looking to keep doing in the future, a pitch he got help on from Brooks Raley and some golf tips!
16 min
17
Which Mets Bats Are Primed For a Big 2024?!? | ...
Syracuse Mets hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been the Mets organization for a few seasons now and in that time has been able to work with Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio. In this interview with Future of Flushing host Jonathan Baron, Collin talks about what we can expect from this years future core!
15 min
18
Which Mets Camp Invitees Should You Pay Attenti...
Vito and Jon have on Sam Dykstra, who covers the Mets system for MLB Pipeline to discuss the 10 players in the Mets system that have been invited to Major League Spring Training. These names include Drew Gilbert, Jett Williams, Christian Scott, Mike Vasil, Dom Hamel and others who were brought up every night on the Future of Flushing nightly podcast.
38 min
19
Will Mets Prospect Paul Gervase Continue To Dom...
Jon and Vito had a chance to catch up with Paul Gervase who is currently at the Mets Get Ready camp in Port St. Lucie, ending the off-season a little early and getting ready for 2024. In this interview Paul talks about his incredible year where he helped the Rumble Ponies get to the playoffs and get even more confident on the mound.
16 min
20
Diving Deep Into Mets 204 IFA Class w/ Steve Ba...
Future of Flushing Podcast Joined by the New York Mets Director of International Scouting Steve Barningham. Vito and Jon learn about the explosion of young talent entering the Mets player development system. C Yovanny Rodriguez, OF Edward Lantigua, INF Jensi Rivas, INF/OF Bohan Adderley, INF/OF Vladi Guerrero and INF Leandy Mella are part of this year's stellar group of talent!
32 min
21
8 Mets Prospects To Look Out For in 2024 | Futu...
Jon and Vito have been giving you the lowdown on everything you need to know about Mets minor leaguers since June and now they're here to give you the lowdown on players you should watch this upcoming year. Guys like Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Luke Ritter, Jett Williams are just to name a few! Stay ahead of the curve and be sure ot subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen!
28 min
22
2023 Draftee Kade Morris Talks Being Driven By ...
Kade Morris was drafted by the Mets in the third round and got right to work with the FCL Mets, helping them in their push for the playoffs and then getting some innings with the St Lucie mets before the season ended. Kade talks about playing college ball at Nevada, what he's like off the field and what his time has been with the Mets so far.
11 min
23
Drafting Best Minor League Moments of 2023 | Fu...
Jon and Vito are here to draft their FAVORITE moments of the 2023 minor league season for the Mets and reflect on Jett Williams, Jeffry Rosa, The Rumble Ponies Playoff Push, their trips to the Arizona Fall League and PSL and so much more!
16 min
24
12 Pitching Prospects of Christmas | Future of ...
Highlighted by names like Dom Hamel, Mike Vasil, Christian Scott, Paul Gervase and many more, as Vito and Jon are here with an extra gift under your tree, giving you the 12 pitchers that can have an impact on the Mets next season. Happy Holidays from the Future of Flushing. We’ll see you in the future and enjoy the stock(ing stuffer) music!
34 min
25
Jonah Tong Talks Curveball and Canada
Recorded at the Mets facility in Port St. Lucie, Jonah Tong talks with Vito and Jon about how excited he is to be in the Mets system, his nasty curveball that's helping him strikeout almost 2 batters per inning and the guys quiz Jonah on celebs from Canada.
8 min