Just yesterday (Sunday), we told you about two Quebecers who could get called up to the majors in September: C\u00e9dric De Granpr\u00e9 and Miguel Cienfuegos.<\/p>\n
But another Quebec-born player is making a strong impression in the minor leagues right now: \u00c9milien Pitre.<\/p>\n
In fact, the New York Mets' recent acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Freddy Peralta trade has been impressing since his arrival in Binghamton at the Double-A level.<\/p>\n
In five games with the Mets organization, the Repentigny native is batting .421 with an OPS of .842, in addition to recording three games with more than one hit.<\/p>\n
After joining the #Mets organization in the Freddy Peralta trade, the French Canadian is red-hot at Double-A: https:\/\/t.co\/4CDrxpesYB pic.twitter.com\/547KS2YXbX<\/p>\n
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Pitre had maintained a .323 batting average with a .943 OPS earlier this season with the Rays' AA team.<\/p>\n
This season, at the A-Fort and AA levels, the player\u2014who initially played soccer before turning to baseball\u2014has demonstrated excellent discipline at the plate with 70 walks against just 41 strikeouts.<\/p>\n
This rapid rise through the minor leagues has propelled the 23-year-old to 17th place among the Mets' top prospects.<\/p>\n
If Pitre maintains his current level of performance, a promotion to Triple-A and then to the MLB with the Queens-based team could be imminent, as his skills at the plate and in the field could greatly enhance the dynamics of the New York team's lineup.<\/p>\n
If that were to happen, he wouldn't be the first Quebecer to wear the Mets' blue-and-orange uniform, as Ray Daviault appeared in 36 games during the club's inaugural season.<\/p>\n
It's safe to assume that Pitre could have a longer career in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n