Steven Matz, who the New York Mets drafted in the second round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, is finally lighting up the Minor Leagues.

Matz, who was drafted out of high school, blew out his arm after the draft and didn't pitch professionally until the summer of 2012. The left-hander has enjoyed a breakout season this year and is now one of the best prospects in New York's farm system.

"I saw Matz pitch at Reading against the Fightin' Phillies on Sunday evening in a game that had all the trappings of a getaway day, with hitters swinging at the first pitch and the contest ending with a called third strike that made the ghost of Eric Gregg cringe. Matz threw seven solid innings, sitting 92-95 mph all day with good tailing life, showing fringy control and below-average command. He occasionally dialed it down to 89-91 mph when he needed a strike, because at 94-95 the pitch tended to sail up to his glove side and he could not get the ball down consistently. But with that life and velocity it's going to miss a lot of minor league bats," wrote Keith Law.