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Mets' 18-year old phenom given special honor

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This is a name you'll want to know soon.

Mets' 18-year old phenom given special honor originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Elian Pena is a name that New York Mets fans should start to learn.

He could be the next big thing. He's making his debut with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets on Thursday, and he's in the leadoff spot and playing shortstop.

Not bad for a kid who's still just 18. Mets prospect Elian Peña is leading off and playing shortstop in his full season debut tonight for the St. Lucie Mets.

He’s 18 years old. Game starts at 630 ET. It’s on Bally sports and MiLB tv.