H/W: 6-3 175 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 8/6/91
Flores competed in his first pro season at three different levels as a 16 year old! Flores started with short season Kingsport and ended up at full season Low-A Savannah combining to hit .307 with 8 HR 42 RBI and 40 runs scored in just 56 games. Flores made great progress in building strength to compliment his quick hands and good bat speed. Unlike most young prospects, Flores has an adept knowledge of the strike zone and he is difficult to strike out. Flores has a long, athletic projectible frame that should build more power and bulk as he ages, which may force him to move to 3B. Flores struggled a bit defensively making 19 errors, largely due to his cannon arm that became erratic at times. Wilmer has average speed that is adequate to make plays defensively and run bases effectively, though he will not be a basestealing threat, especially after his body develops. Baseball America rated Flores as the #1 prospect in the Mets system, beating out super prospect Fernando Martinez. Given his young age and limitless ceiling, Flores could well fulfill those expectations.
2009 Projection: Next season should provide a good challenge for Flores as he will compete in his first full season campaign at Low-A Savannah. The South Atlantic League has historically been a pitcher-friendly league, so Flores has his work cut out for him. Flores' ultimate value is as a SS and the Mets would love to see him stay there as a future replacement for Jose Reyes. Watch to see how he fields the ball this next season and also keep an eye on his body develops. If he adds much more bulk or continues to be error prone, expect him to shift to 3B Regardless of where he ends up, Flores is a elite prospect who could become a perennial all-star. His cards are sure to scorch in the online market, especially his Donruss Threads and Bowman Chrome autographs.
Key Wilmer Flores Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Donruss Threads Wilmer Flores Auto Redemption #/99
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
 2011 Bowman Bowman's Brightest #BBR17 Wilmer Flores Mets $1.00 |
 2011 Bowman Topps 100 #TP59 Wilmer Flores Mets $1.00 |
 2011 Bowman's Brightest Wilmer Flores Mets #BBR17 $1.25 |
 2011 Topps Heritage Minor League #112 Wilmer Flores Minors Edition $0.99 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome Wilmer Flores AUTOGRAPH RC MINT $29.95 |
 2011 Bowman Platinum Green Refractor WILMER FLORES #/599 $1.99 |
 2011 Bowman Platinum Prospect Ref #44 Wilmer Flores $1.95 |
 Wilmer Flores 2011 Bowman Topps 100 RC #59 $1.00 |
 Wilmer Flores Signed Baseball Mets Prospect $39.99 |
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