Carson Benge
#3 CF · Mets
Height
6'1"
Weight
184 lbs
Age
23
College
Oklahoma State
Draft
2024, Rd 1, #19
Bats/Throws
L/R
A
C-
N/A
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The Verdict on Carson, in One Read
On the field, Carson Benge grades out as an excellent CF for Mets (A Performance). That places him 1st of 66 graded center fielders. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 51 | 0.24719101 | 3 | 18 | 0.6498992 | 9 | 44 |
| 2026 | | 59 | .252 | 6 | 24 | .698 | 10 | 53 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Carson Benge emerges as an elite rookie prospect, earning an A performance grade that positions him among the top center field talents in his debut season. The 23-year-old first-round pick (19th overall in 2024) has already delivered on his draft pedigree with a dramatic first MLB home run that generated considerable organizational buzz. His eye-opening spring training performance not only secured his roster spot but also established him as a legitimate future building block for the Mets' outfield. At just $780K annually on his rookie scale contract, Benge represents exceptional value for a player manager Carlos Mendoza has publicly outlined a clear development path for in center field. The media framing around Benge suggests the organization views him as more than just a prospect — he's being positioned as a genuine contributor worth constructing around, with significant developmental runway ahead given his age and career stage. His ability to steal bases adds another dimension to his skill set, complementing the power he's already showcased at the highest level.
How Carson Compares at the Position
Carson Benge ranks 1st of 66 graded center fielders by performance. Carson grades out ahead of names like Jackson Chourio (A).
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Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/16 | @ CIN | L 3-5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mon, 6/15 | @ CIN | L 0-12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Carson Benge is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at CF for the Mets. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Carson Benge, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance A, Sentiment C-.
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