JT Benson earns recognition as Mets minor league player of the week

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JT Benson earns recognition as Mets minor league player of the week
Summary

JT Benson was named the New York Mets minor league player of the week for the period of June 9 to June 14. He played five games, achieving a.250 batting average with two home runs and four extra-base hits, accounting for a significant portion of the team's offensive output. The Mets' minor league affiliates combined for only 16 home runs in 24 games during this span. Benson, who began the season with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets before being promoted to High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, has shown steady performance since being signed by the Mets in March 2026. He has a cumulative.263 batting average in 52 games across both levels, demonstrating promising potential as he develops in the organization.

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  • Benson hit.250 with 4 hits in 5 games from June 9 to June 14.
  • He recorded 2 home runs, contributing to the Mets' minor league offense.
  • Combined minor league affiliates achieved only 16 home runs in 24 games.
  • Benson has a.263 average in 52 games this season across two levels.
  • Promoted to High-A Brooklyn Cyclones after starting with Single-A St. Lucie Mets.
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