NFT: Mets Draft thread: July 14th to July 16th

was removed from other teams boards due to both medical concerns and off field "red flags". Not exactly a shocker given he was thrown off the Cornhuskers in 2022

names both the Braves and Yankees 2 of their top 5 most compelling draft classes through the first 10 rounds

best remaining

45 Dax Whitney RHP Blackfoot (Idaho) HS HS 6-5 195 18.5 Idaho
53 Garrett Shull OF Enid (Okla.) HS HS 6-1 205 19.0 Oklahoma
57 Tegan Kuhns RHP Gettysburg (Pa.) Area HS HS 6-3 177 19.2 Pennsylvania
64 Colby Shelton SS Florida 4YR 6-0 200 21.6 Florida
69 Hunter Carns C/OF First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla. HS 6-0 195 19.3 Florida
76 Sawyer Farr SS Boswell HS, Fort Worth, Texas HS 6-4 170 19.1 Texas
78 Carson Wiggins RHP Roland (Okla.) HS HS 6-5 210 19.1 Oklahoma
92 D’marion Terrell OF Thompson HS, Alabaster, Ala. HS 6-3 206 18.4 Alabama
93 Mason Russell LHP Casteel HS, Queen Creek, Ariz. HS 6-1 185 18.3 Arizona
95 Duncan Marsten RHP Harvard-Westlake HS, Sudio City, Calif. HS 6-4 215 19.1 California
97 Connor Gatwood RHP Baker HS, Mobile, Ala. HS 6-5 195 18.8 Alabama

In comment 16553977 DanMetroMan said:

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best remaining 45 Dax Whitney RHP Blackfoot (Idaho) HS HS 6-5 195 18.5 Idaho 53 Garrett Shull OF Enid (Okla.) HS HS 6-1 205 19.0 Oklahoma 57 Tegan Kuhns RHP Gettysburg (Pa.) Area HS HS 6-3 177 19.2 Pennsylvania 64 Colby Shelton SS Florida 4YR 6-0 200 21.6 Florida 69 Hunter Carns C/OF First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla. HS 6-0 195 19.3 Florida 76 Sawyer Farr SS Boswell HS, Fort Worth, Texas HS 6-4 170 19.1 Texas 78 Carson Wiggins RHP Roland (Okla.) HS HS 6-5 210 19.1 Oklahoma 92 D’marion Terrell OF Thompson HS, Alabaster, Ala. HS 6-3 206 18.4 Alabama 93 Mason Russell LHP Casteel HS, Queen Creek, Ariz. HS 6-1 185 18.3 Arizona 95 Duncan Marsten RHP Harvard-Westlake HS, Sudio City, Calif. HS 6-4 215 19.1 California 97 Connor Gatwood RHP Baker HS, Mobile, Ala. HS 6-5 195 18.8 Alabama

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Kuhns says he's going to school

Pick 8 (173rd overall), Mets: Corey Collins, 1B, Georgia (No. 170)
While Bulldogs teammate Charlie Condon led the nation in many categories, Collins topped Division I with a .574 on-base percentage. His 1.346 OPS also ranked sixth. He thrives on getting walks and hit-by-pitches, but his above-average power gets the best offensive grades heading into pro ball. A former catcher, he’s likely limited to first base at the next level.

St. Louis took Jon Jon!

Actually sounds somewhat interesting
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RHP Ethan Lanthier Kansas

Huge kid but not overpowering 91-93 per Aaron Fitt

Today it's brunch at O'Brate, where @OSUBaseball is hosting @KUBaseball. Jayhawks RHP Ethan Lanthier picked up where I last saw him on the Cape - looked great in a perfect inning with 2 Ks. Spotting up both sides at 91-93 T94, good sharp slider with big tilt. Key newcomer for KU.

Huge kid but not overpowering 91-93 per Aaron Fitt

Today it's brunch at O'Brate, where @OSUBaseball is hosting @KUBaseball. Jayhawks RHP Ethan Lanthier picked up where I last saw him on the Cape - looked great in a perfect inning with 2 Ks. Spotting up both sides at 91-93 T94, good sharp slider with big tilt. Key newcomer for KU.

Mets 12-353: Ethan Lanthier, RHP, Kansas -- tall/loose reliever, lively low/mid 90s FB, avg/abv sweepy SL, fair CH, phys/arsenal to start though blw-avg control and mechanics make for relief only outlook

RHP R.J. Gordon Oregon

wrote about Gordon when I caught the Ducks at Globe Life Field the first weekend of the season. He was filling up the zone with a 92-93 cut ride fastball, landing a big 12-6 breaker, and turning over an average changeup. I felt like his pitch mix was missing an out pitch vs right-handers, and that a sweeper would fit his arm slot and supination-heavy profile, as he was only throwing a low to mid 80’s cuttery slider. Well, it looks like before his March 15th start vs Cal, Gordon added a sweeper full-time and is throwing his cutter harder. Averaging 13 inches of sweep at 83 MPH, this sweeper has the makings of a true out pitch vs right handed hitters.

However, there have been some struggles for Gordon learning this pitch, as it only has a 20% miss rate, but I would argue this is likely Gordon is still gaining feel for a pitch that’s tough to command, let alone learn in-season. This pitch will flash double plus, as the video below is one with positive IVB, almost 20 inches of sweep, and throw 84 MPH, but Gordon is still gaining feel for it. While the pitch shape averages are good, it’s been a bit more inconsistent than you’d like. It’s a pitch he leaves over the heart of the plate a bit too often, and while it may get some called strikes, in predictable counts hitters can sit on it and do damage as long as they see it out of the hand. I like Gordon’s pitch mix a lot. While the results haven’t fully been there, tinkering in season can be tough, especially for a guy who missed all of 2023 with an injury. On top of this, given the run-scoring environment in college baseball in 2024, Gordon has a solid set of skills that I believe should translate better than his baseball card numbers may indicate. I still think there’s a #5 starter upside here, especially if the right team gets ahold of him.

RHP Tanner Witt Texas

The son of former big leaguer Kevin Witt, Tanner received offers of late first-round money out of high school in 2020 but he wanted to play in college at Texas. A key reliever on the Longhorns' 2021 College World Series team, he showed first-round stuff in two starts the following spring before blowing out his elbow and needing Tommy John surgery. Before he got hurt, he showcased a pair of plus pitches in a 92-95 mph fastball that touched 97 with run and carry and a upper-70s downer curveball. His stuff hasn't bounced back as he has given up 20 runs in as many innings during the last two seasons, and he had a minor procedure to clean up scar tissue in his elbow this spring. It's unclear what his future holds now, but it's time for a fresh start in pro ball.

compared to most of these other guys

probably shut down this year, but could be on track for a full workload next year

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In comment 16554163 Mike in NY said:

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The son of former big leaguer Kevin Witt, Tanner received offers of late first-round money out of high school in 2020 but he wanted to play in college at Texas. A key reliever on the Longhorns' 2021 College World Series team, he showed first-round stuff in two starts the following spring before blowing out his elbow and needing Tommy John surgery. Before he got hurt, he showcased a pair of plus pitches in a 92-95 mph fastball that touched 97 with run and carry and a upper-70s downer curveball. His stuff hasn't bounced back as he has given up 20 runs in as many innings during the last two seasons, and he had a minor procedure to clean up scar tissue in his elbow this spring. It's unclear what his future holds now, but it's time for a fresh start in pro ball.

Sounds like a Syndergaard situation unfortunately


“ Tanner Witt is a sad story of being a special arm who just couldn't return fully healthy after Tommy John, no doubt he could return to some form but the current state is not a fun one -- good kid and hope he can get back to what he was once projected to become”

Mets 14-413: Tanner Witt, RHP, Texas -- last year was seen as 1st-rder w/ mid-rotation upside but hasn't seen healthy return from TJ, presently upper 80s FB w/ limited feel for o/s but was once high spin FB/CV strike-thrower, purely dreaming on returning to half of his upside

In comment 16554169 DanMetroMan said:

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In comment 16554163 Mike in NY said: Quote: The son of former big leaguer Kevin Witt, Tanner received offers of late first-round money out of high school in 2020 but he wanted to play in college at Texas. A key reliever on the Longhorns' 2021 College World Series team, he showed first-round stuff in two starts the following spring before blowing out his elbow and needing Tommy John surgery. Before he got hurt, he showcased a pair of plus pitches in a 92-95 mph fastball that touched 97 with run and carry and a upper-70s downer curveball. His stuff hasn't bounced back as he has given up 20 runs in as many innings during the last two seasons, and he had a minor procedure to clean up scar tissue in his elbow this spring. It's unclear what his future holds now, but it's time for a fresh start in pro ball. Sounds like a Syndergaard situation unfortunately “ Tanner Witt is a sad story of being a special arm who just couldn't return fully healthy after Tommy John, no doubt he could return to some form but the current state is not a fun one -- good kid and hope he can get back to what he was once projected to become”

Even if he only gets only a portion back from where he is now that is more upside than your typical Day 3 pick so I have no issue giving him a shot.

and fall into the 1-2% of pitchers who don't recover from TJ.

Witt is still young enough that it's a nice day 3 pick to see if maybe over time he's able to regain his arm.

Round 15 is underway at the moment.

Mets have selected Tanner Witt from Texas here in the 14th

He’s someone everyone is rooting for,
potential first rounder before getting TJ. Worked his ass off to come back in 2023. His velo has been down since. Also, he had a procedure to clean up scar tissue this spring.

Best of luck to him

and just picking up lotto tickets

exciting day for good old BU. Grew up near there, going to the B-Mets games. Would be neat for him if he made it to AA there.

"He is the first Binghamton second baseman to ever be drafted and is the school's highest position player taken in 34 years."


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Witt had TJ March 2022, so hope for the best, and zero risk in the 14th round but it’s going on 2.5 years (and a secondary scar tissue surgery this past Spring) #Mets

Writer told me Roselli can really hit. Said he’s probably not a big leaguer but he’s not “for sure” not one

In comment 16554182 Metnut said:

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and just picking up lotto tickets

Depth is NOT their problem 😂

In comment 16554192 Shecky said:

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In comment 16554182 Metnut said: Quote: and just picking up lotto tickets Depth is NOT their problem 😂

… is this guy haha
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… is this guy haha Link - ( New Window )

He and Jelkin should work well together. Mets scouts in KS/OK/TX putting in a lot of work.

posted above. Said he received 1st round money during the Pandemic year of 2020, but really wanted to go to U.T. If the Mets can get and keep him healthy, they've got a steal.

They just mentioned that tidbit a minute or so ago.

Will Jaden Agassi be next?

Angels' recent selection is the brother of Mets prospect Paul Gervase

Nelson Berkwich. Lefty who started out at Vandy. Out of the bullpen there two years. ERA was around 3.00. Transferred to NC. Didn't get much play there. Transferred to Binghamton last year. 4.77 ERA. Really has not gotten his velocity up past the low 90s. If he does, he could be something.

Has excelled in wood bat leagues. Last summer, 0.84 ERA. Summer before 1.96 ERA in Cape Cod league.

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posted above. Said he received 1st round money during the Pandemic year of 2020, but really wanted to go to U.T. If the Mets can get and keep him healthy, they've got a steal.

That's the issue, he didn't recover from TJ. FB sits high 80's now. This isn't a "fragile" situation, it's a Syndergaard situation, didn't recover from TJ

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Gervase is predicatbly twll... 6'9"... but lefty

I hope he gets a chance there.

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velocity: 96 mph
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Goes to the White Sox!

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Goes to the White Sox!

He'll be in the middle of their lineup 2028 when they are good again!

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I hope he gets a chance there.

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In comment 16554220 DanMetroMan said:

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In comment 16554206 Optimus-NY said: Quote: posted above. Said he received 1st round money during the Pandemic year of 2020, but really wanted to go to U.T. If the Mets can get and keep him healthy, they've got a steal. That's the issue, he didn't recover from TJ. FB sits high 80's now. This isn't a "fragile" situation, it's a Syndergaard situation, didn't recover from TJ

Thanks Dan. I should've read the earlier post.

They've got 3 more selections to make





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Long sounds like an organizational filler type to me. Can’t all be exciting picks