8/22/09

Report: Thole, Kunz, Evans expected among Sept. call-ups

In an exclusive report for the Daily News, Adam Rubin is reporting that 22-year-old catcher Josh Thole, Eddie Kunz and Nick Evans will be among the September call-ups for the Mets.

Thole is hitting .332 /.401 / .429 with the Double-A Binghamton team.  He has 28 doubles, one home run and 43 RBI in 415 plate appearances.

Kunz has a 4.91 ERA and 1.382 WHIP in 55 innings with Triple-A Buffalo.  He’s walked 29 and struck out 35.

Evans has appeared with Binghamton, Buffalo and the Mets this year, not to mention a stint at extended spring training.  With Buffalo, split between two stints, Evans is hitting .204 / .274 / .400.  In 15 games with the Mets, Evans hit .250 / .298 / .409 with a home run and six RBI this season.

For the full report, head over to Surfing the Mets.