RHP Jonah Tong, 7th round (209th) – New York Mets - Signed $226,000

Born: Markham, Ont,

Height/WeightL 6' 1’ 180 lbs.

Bats/Throws: R-R

Slot Value: $225,800

Scout: Marlin McPhail.

Teams: Toronto Mets, Frederick Keys, MLB Draft League.

Manager/coach: Rick Leitch, Joe Oliver.

Previous Teams: Georgia Premier Academy, Markham Mariners.

Previous coaches: Gene Reynolds, Hugh Walters, Rich Leitch, Ryan McBride and Mike Whalen.

Committed: North Dakota State.

Good genes? “Mom (Karen MATTHEW Tong) played softball, field hockey, and volleyball in high school, Dad (Alex Tong) played hockey and volleyball in high school. They met playing adult league slow pitch and volleyball. Sister (Morgan Tong) recently graduated from Central Michigan University where she was on scholarship to compete for their gymnastic team and was voted MAC freshman of the year, First Team all MAC beam team (second year), MAC beam champion 2021, qualified to NCAA Nationals to beam as an individual (2021), CMU won the regular season and conference tournament (2022). Sister (Montana Tong) played softball growing up and played for her varsity baseball team in high school in Burlington.

The most influential person in my baseball life: “I have met many influential people throughout my life and it’s hard to pick one. My parents have always been my greatest support system. My dad has taught me everything I know about pitching and is one of the smartest people I know. Rich Leitch, Ryan McBride, Paul Spoljaric, Andrew Peart (to name a few) have all helped guide me into the person and player I am to this day. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me throughout my journey.

2022 season with Frederick _ Named the best pre-draft pitcher from the MLB Draft League.

Scouting Report

Jonah Tong

Younger arm with wiry athletic frame and plenty of projection remaining. North Dakota St. is a data darling when looking at his fastball (up to 96, high spin offering with plus Induced verical break outputs) and curveball (12-6 with good depth, over 2800 rpm).