Jonah Tong

6+2⁄3 innings before being removed by manager Reid Brignac. ^{[9] [10]} On August 26, it was announced that Tong would be promoted to the major leagues for the first time, starting against the Miami Marlins on August 29. ^[11] He subsequently earned the win in his debut after allowing one earned run with six strikeouts across five innings. ^[12]

Personal life

Tong is half Chinese, from his father’s side. His mother's family is of Irish, German and Scottish descent. Tong has two siblings. ^[13]

References

1. Williams, Sean (July 19, 2022). "NDSU incoming freshman selected in MLB Draft". Minot Daily News. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
2. Kolpack, Jeff (July 20, 2022). "The money or the scholarship? NDSU high school recruit has choice to make after being drafted by the Mets". Inforum. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
3. O'Connor, Ian (29 August 2025). "Mets pitcher Jonah Tong is the latest phenom to inspire real October hope". The New York Times . Retrieved 5 September 2025.
4. Hyland, Bridget (April 17, 2024). "Mets prospect bursting on scene could be in top 100 list soon, Baseball America says". NJ.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
5. Sammon, Will (May 8, 2024). "Mets' pitching prospect Jonah Tong no longer walks on the wild side". The Athletic. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
6. Murr, Chuck (June 2, 2025). "New York Mets' Prospect Jonah Tong Pitching Like Tim Lincecum". Forbes . Retrieved June 28, 2025.
7. Sanchez, Mark W. (11 June 2025). "Jonah Tong is putting Mets — and minor leagues — on notice". New York Post. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
8. Pontes, Geoff (22 May 2025). "How Jonah Tong's New Changeup Grip Helped Put Mets RHP on Path to Potential Stardom". Baseball America. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
9. Samson, Brendan (May 11, 2025). "'I'm going to dedicate that to my mom': Tong pens perfect game at Double-A". MLB.com . Retrieved June 28, 2025.
10. Britton, Tim (11 May 2025). "Mets prospect Jonah Tong leads way in combined perfect game for Double-A Binghamton". The New York Times. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
11. Castillo, Jorge (August 26, 2025). "Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong make MLB debut vs Marlins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
12. "Mets' Jonah Tong: Collects win in first career start". CBS Sports. August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
13. Healey, Tim (2025-03-16). "Mets' Jonah Tong has stories to tell with complicated name". Newsday. Retrieved 2025-08-25.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB  ·  ESPN  ·  Baseball Reference  ·  Fangraphs  ·  Baseball Reference (Minors)

Jonah Tong
New York Mets – No. 21
Pitcher
Born: (2003-06-19) June 19, 2003 (age 22) Markham, Ontario, Canada
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 29, 2025, for the New York Mets

v t e New York Mets current roster
Active roster	1 Jeff McNeil 2 Luisangel Acuña 4 Francisco Álvarez 6 Starling Marte 7 Brett Baty 9 Brandon Nimmo 10 Ronny Mauricio 12 Francisco Lindor 13 Luis Torrens 19 Jose Siri 20 Pete Alonso 21 Jonah Tong 22 Juan Soto 23 David Peterson 25 Brooks Raley 26 Nolan McLean 27 Mark Vientos 28 Cedric Mullins 35 Clay Holmes 39 Edwin Díaz 40 Brandon Sproat 43 Huascar Brazobán 49 Chris Devenski 55 Ryne Stanek 56 Ryan Helsley 65 Gregory Soto 71 Tyler Rogers -- Wander Suero
Inactive roster	29 Jared Young 30 Hayden Senger 34 Kodai Senga 44 Austin Warren 51 Justin Hagenman 57 Kevin Herget 82 Brandon Waddell 84 Alex Carrillo 91 Jonathan Pintaro
Injured list	15 Tyrone Taylor 75 Reed Garrett
60-day Injured list	3 Jesse Winker 11 Nick Madrigal 32 Max Kranick 33 A. J. Minter 38 Tylor Megill 45 Christian Scott 46 Griffin Canning 47 Frankie Montas 62 Drew Smith 72 Dedniel Núñez 81 Danny Young
Paternity list	59 Sean Manaea
Coaching staff	Manager 64 Carlos Mendoza Bench 68 John Gibbons First base 66 Antoan Richardson Third base 64 Mike Sarbaugh Hitting 51 Eric Chavez Hitting 60 Jeremy Barnes Pitching 55 Jeremy Hefner Asst. Pitching 76 Desi Druschel Bullpen coach 67 José Rosado Catching 53 Glenn Sherlock Strategy 79 Danny Barnes Bullpen catcher 78 Eric Langill Bullpen catcher 57 Dave Racaniello