Shervyen Newton Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1665
AVG	.222
OBP	.323
SLG	.365
HR	41

Full name Shervyen Lugandro Josua Newton
Born 04/24/1999 in Tilburg, Netherlands
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 209 / Bats: S / Throws: R

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TRACK RECORD: Newton jumped on the prospect map in 2018, his fourth pro season, when he led the Rookie-level Appalachian League with 16 doubles and ranked second with 46 walks. He struggled mightily at low Class A Columbia in 2019, giving away at-bats and generally playing down to the competition as he shared the same infield with shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and rangy when he signed, Newton has continuously added muscle to his frame and stands out among his middle infield peers at 6-foot-4. He shows plus power in batting practice and posts high exit velocities, but pitch recognition and a high swing-and-miss rate limit his impact in games. Those attributes make him a poor bet to hit for average, though he does draw his share of walks. Newton has made the greatest strides on the defensive side, which he showcased at instructional league with his strong fundamentals and leadership. He is a smooth fielder at shortstop with average range and reliable hands. His strong arm makes him a candidate to move around the infield as needed.

THE FUTURE: For a second straight offseason, Newton went unprotected and unselected in the Rule 5 draft. His combination of defensive know-how and power potential make him a possible future reserve infielder, but he is years away from realizing that potential.
TRACK RECORD: Newton spent two seasons in the Dominican Summer League before bursting on the prospect scene at Rookie-level Kingsport in 2018, when the shortstop led the Appalachian League with 16 doubles. He fell flat in his follow up at low Class A Columbia in 2019, hitting .209 with one of the highest strikeout rates (33 percent) in the South Atlantic League and a .613 OPS that ranked ninth worst.

SCOUTING REPORT: Newton missed time in spring training with a shoulder injury and never seemed to get into a groove. He made hard contact when he connected and had no trouble catching up with velocity, but breaking pitches gave him fits and led to a compromising swinging-strike rate. A 6-foot-4 switchhitter, Newton shows easy plus power from the left side and has a chance to develop into a power-over-hit infielder. Newton spent most of his time at second base while playing on the same Columbia infield as shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos. Newton's height and physicality stand out at second base, where he has the requisite athleticism, sure hands and arm strength. Some scouts envision him settling in at third base or possibly an outfield corner.

THE FUTURE: The Mets left Newton unprotected in the Rule 5 draft, gambling that his rough edges would leave him without the skills needed to survive a season on the major league roster. They were right. He will need a big year with the bat to vault back into the Mets' plans.
Track Record: Born in the Netherlands, Newton trained in Curacao at the same facility as Jonathan Schoop and Jurickson Profar. The Mets signed him for just $50,000 as part of the same 2015 signing class that also included system No. 1 prospect Andres Gimenez. Newton didn't make his U.S. debut until 2018, when he thrived at Rookie-level Kingsport. He led the Appalachian League with 16 doubles and ranked second with 46 walks and 50 runs.

Scouting Report: Newton is a tall, athletic middle infielder with wicked bat speed and room to fill out and add power. He's a switch-hitter who can drive the ball deep to his pull side while batting lefthanded with quick hands he uses to keep his bat on plane through the hitting zone. Some scouts see potential 70-grade power down the line as his 6-foot-4 frame matures. Newton works deep counts and collects lots of walks and strikeouts, which will depress his average but boost his on-base percentage. He is a below-average runner who some scouts project to third base or possibly even an outfield corner. The Mets think Newton has the range, hands and plus arm to stay on the dirt, possibly at second base.

The Future: Newton speaks multiple languages and translates for teammates, and that maturity will serve him as he advances to low Class A Columbia in 2019. His bat could be special if he keeps developing.

Minor League Top Prospects

Newton signed out of Curacao in 2015 then spent two seasons in the Dominican Summer League. Making his U.S. debut in 2018 he began tapping into his power more consistently, with five home runs and 16 doubles—the most in the Appy League. Scouts believe Newton will wind up having plus raw power or better down the line as he fills out a frame that is currently listed at 6-foot-4, 180 pounds. A switch-hitter, Newton’s swing works from both sides though he’s more line-drive oriented from the right side and he walked three times more frequently from the left side. Defensively, Newton has quick hands and a strong arm, but he’s a below-average runner, and some scouts wonder if he will outgrow shortstop. He might fit better at second base or in on an outfield corner. Appy League managers, however, were impressed with Newton’s defensive play, and he should continue to get opportunities to stick there.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Newton jumped on the prospect map in 2018, his fourth pro season, when he led the Rookie-level Appalachian League with 16 doubles and ranked second with 46 walks. He struggled mightily at low Class A Columbia in 2019, giving away at-bats and generally playing down to the competition as he shared the same infield with shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and rangy when he signed, Newton has continuously added muscle to his frame and stands out among his middle infield peers at 6-foot-4. He shows plus power in batting practice and posts high exit velocities, but pitch recognition and a high swing-and-miss rate limit his impact in games. Those attributes make him a poor bet to hit for average, though he does draw his share of walks. Newton has made the greatest strides on the defensive side, which he showcased at instructional league with his strong fundamentals and leadership. He is a smooth fielder at shortstop with average range and reliable hands. His strong arm makes him a candidate to move around the infield as needed.

THE FUTURE: For a second straight offseason, Newton went unprotected and unselected in the Rule 5 draft. His combination of defensive know-how and power potential make him a possible future reserve infielder, but he is years away from realizing that potential.
TRACK RECORD: Newton jumped on the prospect map in 2018, his fourth pro season, when he led the Rookie-level Appalachian League with 16 doubles and ranked second with 46 walks. He struggled mightily at low Class A Columbia in 2019, giving away at-bats and generally playing down to the competition as he shared the same infield with shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and rangy when he signed, Newton has continuously added muscle to his frame and stands out among his middle infield peers at 6-foot-4. He shows plus power in batting practice and posts high exit velocities, but pitch recognition and a high swing-and-miss rate limit his impact in games. Those attributes make him a poor bet to hit for average, though he does draw his share of walks. Newton has made the greatest strides on the defensive side, which he showcased at instructional league with his strong fundamentals and leadership. He is a smooth fielder at shortstop with average range and reliable hands. His strong arm makes him a candidate to move around the infield as needed.

THE FUTURE: For a second straight offseason, Newton went unprotected and unselected in the Rule 5 draft. His combination of defensive know-how and power potential make him a possible future reserve infielder, but he is years away from realizing that potential.
TRACK RECORD: Newton jumped on the prospect map in 2018, his fourth pro season, when he led the Rookie-level Appalachian League with 16 doubles and ranked second with 46 walks. He struggled mightily at low Class A Columbia in 2019, giving away at-bats and generally playing down to the competition as he shared the same infield with shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and rangy when he signed, Newton has continuously added muscle to his frame and stands out among his middle infield peers at 6-foot-4. He shows plus power in batting practice and posts high exit velocities, but pitch recognition and a high swing-and-miss rate limit his impact in games. Those attributes make him a poor bet to hit for average, though he does draw his share of walks. Newton has made the greatest strides on the defensive side, which he showcased at instructional league with his strong fundamentals and leadership. He is a smooth fielder at shortstop with average range and reliable hands. His strong arm makes him a candidate to move around the infield as needed.

THE FUTURE: For a second straight offseason, Newton went unprotected and unselected in the Rule 5 draft. His combination of defensive know-how and power potential make him a possible future reserve infielder, but he is years away from realizing that potential.
TRACK RECORD: Newton spent two seasons in the Dominican Summer League before bursting on the prospect scene at Rookie-level Kingsport in 2018, when the shortstop led the Appalachian League with 16 doubles. He fell flat in his follow up at low Class A Columbia in 2019, hitting .209 with one of the highest strikeout rates (33 percent) in the South Atlantic League and a .613 OPS that ranked ninth worst.

SCOUTING REPORT: Newton missed time in spring training with a shoulder injury and never seemed to get into a groove. He made hard contact when he connected and had no trouble catching up with velocity, but breaking pitches gave him fits and led to a compromising swinging-strike rate. A 6-foot-4 switchhitter, Newton shows easy plus power from the left side and has a chance to develop into a power-over-hit infielder. Newton spent most of his time at second base while playing on the same Columbia infield as shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos. Newton’s height and physicality stand out at second base, where he has the requisite athleticism, sure hands and arm strength. Some scouts envision him settling in at third base or possibly an outfield corner.

THE FUTURE: The Mets left Newton unprotected in the Rule 5 draft, gambling that his rough edges would leave him without the skills needed to survive a season on the major league roster. They were right. He will need a big year with the bat to vault back into the Mets’ plans.
TRACK RECORD: Newton spent two seasons in the Dominican Summer League before bursting on the prospect scene at Rookie-level Kingsport in 2018, when the shortstop led the Appalachian League with 16 doubles. He fell flat in his follow up at low Class A Columbia in 2019, hitting .209 with one of the highest strikeout rates (33 percent) in the South Atlantic League and a .613 OPS that ranked ninth worst.

SCOUTING REPORT: Newton missed time in spring training with a shoulder injury and never seemed to get into a groove. He made hard contact when he connected and had no trouble catching up with velocity, but breaking pitches gave him fits and led to a compromising swinging-strike rate. A 6-foot-4 switchhitter, Newton shows easy plus power from the left side and has a chance to develop into a power-over-hit infielder. Newton spent most of his time at second base while playing on the same Columbia infield as shortstop Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos. Newton's height and physicality stand out at second base, where he has the requisite athleticism, sure hands and arm strength. Some scouts envision him settling in at third base or possibly an outfield corner.

THE FUTURE: The Mets left Newton unprotected in the Rule 5 draft, gambling that his rough edges would leave him without the skills needed to survive a season on the major league roster. They were right. He will need a big year with the bat to vault back into the Mets' plans.

Career Transactions

Quad Cities River Bandits released 1B Shervyen Newton.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated SS Shervyen Newton from the 60-day injured list.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals sent SS Shervyen Newton on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals transferred SS Shervyen Newton from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed SS Shervyen Newton on the 7-day injured list.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Quad Cities River Bandits.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Kansas City Royals.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Omaha Storm Chasers.
SS Shervyen Newton and assigned to Kansas City Royals.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated SS Shervyen Newton.
Omaha Storm Chasers claimed SS Shervyen Newton off waivers from Reading Fightin Phils.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Reading Fightin Phils.
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent SS Shervyen Newton to a minor league contract.
SS Shervyen Newton elected free agency.
Brooklyn Cyclones activated SS Shervyen Newton.
SS Shervyen Newton and assigned to New York Mets.
St. Lucie Mets activated SS Shervyen Newton from the 60-day injured list.
St. Lucie Mets placed SS Shervyen Newton on the 60-day injured list.
St. Lucie Mets placed SS Shervyen Newton on the 7-day injured list.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to St. Lucie Mets from Mets Organization.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Mets Organization from Brooklyn Cyclones.
Mets Organization activated SS Shervyen Newton. ABS test.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to St. Lucie Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to St. Lucie Mets from Syracuse Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Syracuse Mets from Columbia Fireflies.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Columbia Fireflies from Kingsport Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Kingsport Mets from Columbia Fireflies.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Columbia Fireflies from Kingsport Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to New York Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Kingsport Mets.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Las Vegas 51s from DSL Mets2.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to DSL Mets2.
New York Mets signed free agent SS Shervyen Newton to a minor league contract.
SS Shervyen Newton assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones from St. Lucie Mets.