Mets prospect Ryan Clifford aims for consistency following MLB Futures Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ryan Clifford represented the New York Mets at the MLB Futures Game, entering as a defensive replacement and working a walk. The first baseman, currently with Triple-A Syracuse, has struggled this season, batting.196 with 16 home runs and 47 RBI. Clifford expressed enthusiasm about playing in front of a large crowd and hopes for future opportunities at the major league level. He aims to improve his consistency after the break, acknowledging his need to reduce strikeouts.
- •Clifford walked in his only at-bat in the Futures Game.
- •He has 16 home runs and 47 RBI in 86 games this season.
- •Clifford's OPS is.678, below his career average of.799.
- •He aims to cut down on strikeouts in the second half of the season.
- •Clifford is a candidate for a September call-up to the big leagues.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Mets prospect Ryan Clifford looking forward to playing in similar environment following MLB Futures Game
"Representing the Mets at the MLB Futures Game on Sunday afternoon was first baseman Ryan Clifford who entered the game as a defensive replacement in the fifth inning and worked a walk in the sixth.
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