Gomez was much more highly touted than Taylor.
Gomez wasn't even the Mets' top prospect when he debuted. Here's a snippet from BA:
“A true five-tool athlete, Gomez has game-changing speed and a well above-average arm, tools that help make him a premium defender in center field. He also has excellent bat speed that leads to projections of at least average power, if not more. Hitting will be the last tool to develop for Gomez. He’s still searching for the balance between aggressiveness and plate discipline.”
Resembles Michael Taylor, yeah?