Inside Promotions of Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford & Carson Benge | Matt Schaefer Interview
Inside Promotions of Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford & Carson Benge | Matt Schaefer Interview  
Podcast: Meet at the Apple
Published On: Tue Aug 12 2025
Description: The Mets’ future just got even brighter. Four top prospects – Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford, and Carson Benge – all got the call up to Triple-A, while AJ Ewing heads to Double-A. We break down what these promotions mean, who could make an impact in Queens sooner than expected, and why Jonah Tong’s dominance is must-watch. Plus, we talk Mets-Brewers, David Stearns’ Milwaukee ties, playoff odds, Juan Soto’s postseason potential, and why Citi Field vibes might just need a reset. Then, Islanders’ first overall pick Matt Schaefer joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging interview about New York food, chirping, and representing the orange and blue. CHAPTERS:00:00 Mets promote top prospects – Williams, Tong, Clifford, Benge, Ewing01:19 Mets-Brewers recap & blown leads frustration03:08 Starling Marte’s base running mastery & Lindor’s rare error05:16 Mets playoff odds & NL landscape06:12 Brewers’ hot streak & MLB season ups/downs07:20 Why Juan Soto changes everything in October08:48 Soto’s 30-30 watch & Antoine Richardson’s base stealing magic10:54 Braves preview & basepath aggression11:49 American Family Field: Mets’ regular-season nightmare12:45 Changing the vibes – superstitions & routines16:59 Brewers fan takes foul ball from kid18:43 Deep dive on the prospect promotions & Future of Flushing impact20:04 Why Jett Williams could be a star22:07 Ryan Clifford’s power surge & young core chemistry24:02 Mets’ farm system depth & dynasty potential26:00 Syracuse Mets dream lineup27:20 Carson Benge’s elite bat & athleticism27:42 Other rising prospects – Leon Pena, Jonathan Kentucky28:37 Jonah Tong’s strikeout dominance & Triple-A debut30:48 Why the Double-A to Triple-A jump is so hard33:12 Kevin Parada’s resurgence & catcher depth34:52 Patience with new Triple-A arrivals36:13 Triple-A veteran hitters vs. young arms challenge37:20 Fun with Syracuse team name ideas38:06 Interview – Islanders #1 pick Matt Schaefer46:40 Wrapping up with PC Richard & Son ad read48:53 Braves series preview & Mariners ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices