The New York Mets have spent the offseason scooping up minor league lottery tickets, hoping that one or two will pay off alongside their high-profile signings. Their latest addition? Right-hander Andrew Carson from the University of Tampa, a name that might not ring any bells now but could become one to watch.
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Carson has seen his fastball tick up in recent months, now sitting comfortably in the mid-90s and topping out at 96.9 mph during a training session at Tread Athletics. That kind of jump is like finding a few extra horsepower under the hood of a car you already thought ran well—it changes the way scouts and teams look at a pitcher.