BINGHAMTON — Haggard town, run-down ballpark. Fast track.
Offense-deprived organization. Fast track.
Late bloomer. Fast track.
The widely held industry view of Michael Conforto transcends where he plays and for whom he works. It overlooks his personal history — which, if anything, makes the Mets prospect’s rise even more impressive.
Just over a month into his stay at Double-A Binghamton, less than a year since his professional debut, the lefty-hitting left fielder has made the sort of impression reserved for the game’s most touted prospects. And with that impression comes the curiosity over his arrival date.