Elian Peña & 2025 IFA Class | Exclusive Breakdown w/ Mets Manager of International Scouting Rosario Chiovaro

This episode features an exclusive interview with Rosario Chiovaro, the Mets Manager of International Scouting, as we break down the biggest names in the 2025 IFA class, including Elian Peña, Roni García, and Aiberson Blanco.   We cover everything from scouting international prospects to how the Mets are building an elite farm system. Plus, we discuss Francisco Álvarez’s rise, the Mets' strategy of signing power arms, and the hidden gems in the Dominican Summer League (DSL).   🔥 Topics Covered: ✔️ What is International Free Agency and how does it work? ✔️ Why is Elian Peña a five-tool superstar in the making? ✔️ How the Mets' scouting process finds the next MLB stars ✔️ The next wave of Mets international talent – Who should fans watch? ✔️ How international players adjust to life in the U.S. ✔️ The Mets' focus on power arms and premium position players ✔️ Inside the Dominican Summer League – the first step to the big leagues ✔️ What’s next for these prospects?   Subscribe to "Meet at the Apple" wherever you get your podcasts!!   🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for the latest Mets news, interviews, and prospect breakdowns!   🐦 Vito’s Twitter: @VitoFCalise 🐦 Jonathan’s Twitter: @JMB9191   #Mets #NewYorkMets #MetsProspects #MLBProspects #MetsPodcast #LGM #MetsIFA #FutureOfFlushing #FranciscoAlvarez #ElianPeña #BaseballScouting To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meet at the Apple with your hosts Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) and Jonathan Baron (@JMB9191) every Monday and Thursday with exclusive access to the Mets! This is not your everyday baseball podcast; you can get the stats anywhere… Here you’ll get an inside look into the players you love to watch beyond the diamond highlighted by a weekly appearance by Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza!