Ronny Mauricio is a 25-year-old switch-hitting shortstop from San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic — and the New York Mets see him as a key piece of their defensive future. He made his MLB debut on September 1, 2023, and since then has split time between the big league roster and the minors while working to stick at the most demanding position on the diamond.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Ronny Mauricio
- Position: Shortstop
- Current team: Syracuse Mets (Triple-A)
- Number: 0
- Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’3″ / 165 lbs
- Born: April 4, 2001 — San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: September 1, 2023
Background
Mauricio grew up in San Pedro de Macorís, one of the most storied baseball towns in the Caribbean — a city that has sent dozens of players to the major leagues. The Mets developed him as a high-end defensive prospect, banking on his athleticism and the rare ability to hit from both sides of the plate. When he stepped onto a big league field for the first time in September 2023, he was living out every Dominican ballplayer’s dream.
Professional Career
In his MLB debut season, Mauricio showed promising tools: a .248 batting average with 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 7 stolen bases. The numbers were modest, but the foundation was there.
By 2025, he had taken a step forward — posting a .226 average, 6 home runs, 10 RBI, and a .662 OPS while swiping 4 bags. Not a breakout, but a clear sign of a young player finding his footing at the highest level.
The 2026 season has been tougher. Mauricio is hitting just .180 with 1 home run and 2 RBI in his Mets appearances, and has spent time back in Triple-A with the Syracuse Mets, sharpening both his defense and his approach at the plate.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — New York Mets: .180 AVG | 1 HR | 2 RBI | 4 R | .440 OPS | 0 SB
- 2025 — New York Mets: .226 AVG | 6 HR | 10 RBI | 19 R | .662 OPS | 4 SB
- 2023 — New York Mets: .248 AVG | 2 HR | 9 RBI | 11 R | .643 OPS | 7 SB
Awards & Records
Mauricio hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — his career is still in the building phase. But the Mets continue to value him for what he brings defensively at shortstop and for that switch-hitting ability, which they view as central to the organization’s long-term plans.
What Makes Him Stand Out
Switch-hitters are genuinely rare at the shortstop position, and Mauricio’s ability to flip sides of the plate gives him a built-in edge against any pitching matchup. Add in his roots in San Pedro de Macorís — a city with a baseball legacy unlike almost anywhere else on earth — and you have a player carrying both real tools and a rich tradition on his shoulders.
