Former Tiger Keshawn Askew has been impressive in the minors for the Mets this season and it has paid off as he is getting promoted.
Askew is moving up to High-A Brooklyn.
#Mets LHP prospect Keyshawn Askew has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn following a dominant run in St. Lucie.
46.2 IP, 1.93 ERA, 64 K, .176 BAA
Last year’s 10th-rounder from Clemson missed time with an injury but has been tough to hit from that slot.pic.twitter.com/w9g9oF45bd
— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) August 5, 2022
Left-handed hurler Keyshawn Askew was selected by the New York Mets in the 10th round of the draft with the 292nd overall pick.
As a redshirt sophomore, Askew struck out 69 batters in 57.0 innings pitched across 12 games (11 starts), yielding just 11 walks. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound native of Powder Springs, Ga., had an ERA of 5.84 and allowed 68 hits.
Askew, who has seen action as both a starter and reliever during his Clemson career, went 2-1 with a 4.21 ERA in 57.2 innings pitched over 21 appearances (10 starts) in his first two seasons, giving up 58 hits (.276 opponents’ batting average) and 26 walks with 48 strikeouts.
