Carson Benge Stats & Scouting Report

AB	90
AVG	.178
OBP	.272
SLG	.311
HR	3

Full name Carson Grant Benge
Born 01/20/2003 in Oklahoma City, OK
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 184 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Oklahoma State
Drafted in the 1st round (19th overall) by the New York Mets in 2024 (signed for $3,997,500).

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School: Oklahoma State
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.5
BA Grade: 50/High
Tools: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Run: 50. Field: 50. Arm: 60.

Benge redshirted in 2022 during his first season with Oklahoma State as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. He has both hit and pitched for the program in each of the last two seasons, though his focus and the bulk of his playing time has come as a hitter. A 6-foot-1, 184-pound outfielder and lefthanded hitter, Benge has hit well over .300 in both of his seasons in the Big 12 Conference, with great plate discipline and solid power to go along with his contact skills. He has a noisy swing that features a wide and open setup, a sizable leg kick and some hand movement throughout his load, but he’s made it work in college with a solid 82% overall contact rate and more than enough bat speed to handle big league velocity. Benge might need to quiet his operation at the next level, but his combination of bat-to-ball skills and impact provides a solid foundation for a quality hit-and-power pair. Benge has mostly played right field and probably is best suited for that position given his plus arm and average speed, but scouts think he is a standout athlete who might be able to handle all three outfield spots. On the mound, Benge has a four-pitch mix that includes a low-90s fastball, upper-70s curve, mid-80s changeup and low-80s slider. He was most effective as a reliever with Oklahoma State, but his pro upside is greater as a hitter—the opposite of 2023 Mets third-rounder and former OSU two-way player Nolan McLean.

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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Mild

Adjusted Grade: 50

Track Record: Benge played outfield and pitched for two seasons at Oklahoma State, where he was roommates with fellow two-way player and future Mets teammate Nolan McLean. The Mets drafted Benge with the 19th overall pick in 2024. He dropped pitching as a pro and established himself as a Top 100 Prospect in 2025 when he hit .281/.385/.472 with 15 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 116 games across three levels. He reached Triple-A Syracuse in mid August. His 150 wRC+ ranked 19th in the minors among batters with 400 plate appearances.

Scouting Report: Benge has quality tools across the board, but his top attribute is his ability to drive the ball with authority to the opposite field. High-A Brooklyn hitting coach Bryan Muniz describes it as his “superpower.” While most of Benge’s batted balls go to left field, he is beginning to hunt pitches he can drive for power, and he hit a vast majority of his 15 homers to right field in 2025. He is a versatile and fairly discerning hitter with a high zone-contact rate against all pitch types. He should hit for average, walk and produce above-average power. Benge hangs in versus lefthanders but has not shown the same level of impact in same-side matchups. He posts average run times to first base but is a bit faster underway. Most rival clubs see Benge as a solid-average defender in center field and above-average in a corner. His plus arm plays in right field. The Mets laud his leadership skills.

The Future: Benge is an athletic, hard-working, do-everything type of hitter and a future quality regular. The question is whether he will mash enough for a corner or defend well enough for center to become an occasional all-star. He finished 2025 at Triple-A and, given his age, production and progression, could play his way into the Mets’ big league plans early in 2026.

Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 65.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High.

Track Record: Benge was the first draft pick made by first-year Mets scouting director Kris Gross and was taken 19th overall and signed for a near-slot bonus of roughly $4 million. Benge played both ways at Oklahoma State, serving as right fielder and reliever. He was OSU teammates and roommates with 2023 Mets third-rounder Nolan McLean. Unlike McLean, Benge will focus on hitting rather than pitching in pro ball. He got into 15 games for Low-A St. Lucie after signing and popped his first two pro homers while putting up an .857 OPS.

Scouting Report: Adding strength and power will be keys for Benge, because he already demonstrates strong bat-to-ball skills and swing decisions. The Mets say Benge has added about 10 pounds of good weight since signing and participated in offseason strength-and-conditioning camps. From an open batting stance, Benge uses a hand pump as a timing mechanism but he gets his hands into good hitting positions. His power to the opposite field is notable. Benge’s first two pro home runs were lined to left-center field at St. Lucie, testament to his ability to stay on the ball and hit with authority to all fields. He did not pull a ball in the air in his debut and will need to meet the ball out front occasionally to realize his power upside. Benge played mostly right field in college but the Mets believe he has the range, athleticism and instincts to play center field in pro ball. He is an above-average runner underway whose arm is a major asset and a borderline double-plus tool.

The Future: Benge shares some attributes with Mets 2014 first-rounder Michael Conforto as an athletic, lefthanded-hitting college outfielder with all-around ability. Ultimately, the whole may be greater than the sum of the parts, with Benge’s athleticism and work ethic being separators.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Fielding: 50 | Arm: 70

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70.

Draft Prospects

School: Oklahoma State Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.5
BA Grade: 50/High
Tools: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Run: 50. Field: 50. Arm: 60.

Benge redshirted in 2022 during his first season with Oklahoma State as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. He has both hit and pitched for the program in each of the last two seasons, though his focus and the bulk of his playing time has come as a hitter. A 6-foot-1, 184-pound outfielder and lefthanded hitter, Benge has hit well over .300 in both of his seasons in the Big 12 Conference, with great plate discipline and solid power to go along with his contact skills. He has a noisy swing that features a wide and open setup, a sizable leg kick and some hand movement throughout his load, but he’s made it work in college with a solid 82% overall contact rate and more than enough bat speed to handle big league velocity. Benge might need to quiet his operation at the next level, but his combination of bat-to-ball skills and impact provides a solid foundation for a quality hit-and-power pair. Benge has mostly played right field and probably is best suited for that position given his plus arm and average speed, but scouts think he is a standout athlete who might be able to handle all three outfield spots. On the mound, Benge has a four-pitch mix that includes a low-90s fastball, upper-70s curve, mid-80s changeup and low-80s slider. He was most effective as a reliever with Oklahoma State, but his pro upside is greater as a hitter—the opposite of 2023 Mets third-rounder and former OSU two-way player Nolan McLean.

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Career Transactions

Syracuse Mets activated OF Carson Benge from the 7-day injured list.
Syracuse Mets placed OF Carson Benge on the 7-day injured list.
OF Carson Benge assigned to Syracuse Mets from Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated OF Carson Benge.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies placed OF Carson Benge on the temporarily inactive list.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated OF Carson Benge.
OF Carson Benge assigned to Binghamton Rumble Ponies from Brooklyn Cyclones.
OF Carson Benge assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones.
RF Carson Benge assigned to New York Mets.
OF Carson Benge assigned to St. Lucie Mets from FCL Mets.
OF Carson Benge assigned to FCL Mets.
New York Mets signed OF Carson Benge.
OF Carson Benge assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys.