Jonah Tong

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6+2⁄3 innings before being removed by manager Reid Brignac. [10] [11] 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. [12] He subsequently earned the win in his debut after allowing one earned run with six strikeouts across five innings. [13]

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. [14]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Williams, Sean (July 19, 2022). "NDSU incoming freshman selected in MLB Draft". Minot Daily News. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Jonah Tong Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Sammon, Will (May 8, 2024). "Mets' pitching prospect Jonah Tong no longer walks on the wild side". The Athletic. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Murr, Chuck (June 2, 2025). "New York Mets' Prospect Jonah Tong Pitching Like Tim Lincecum". Forbes . Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Sanchez, Mark W. (11 June 2025). "Jonah Tong is putting Mets — and minor leagues — on notice". New York Post. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Castillo, Jorge (August 26, 2025). "Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong make MLB debut vs Marlins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Mets' Jonah Tong: Collects win in first career start". CBS Sports. August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ Healey, Tim (2025-03-16). "Mets' Jonah Tong has stories to tell with complicated name". Newsday. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
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
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