Rocker was the only first-round pick in the 2021 amateur baseball draft that went unsigned. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. 89 ERA over 42 games/39 starts across three seasons at Vanderbilt. 3 pick in the MLB draft on Sunday. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, to have Tommy John surgery this year. Haffey/Getty Images. In what can only be regarded as a disaster, the Mets were unable to come to an agreement with their first round pick, Kumar Rocker. The former Vanderbilt ace, one of the most dominant pitchers in college baseball from 2019-21, was drafted 10th overall by the Mets last year. The slot value for the 10th overall pick is $4,739,900. 3 overall pick in the MLB. Hong / ASSOCIATED PRESS)Mets’ 1st-round pick shines in minor-league debut. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris Young. Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, unaffiliated One of the big surprises of the first round . Acclaimed right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker and the Mets have reached an agreement on a $6 million signing bonus, a source told MLB. When the Mets landed right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker, the Vanderbilt superstar, with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 draft, there was a feeling it could be a steal. He is forgoing a return to. The former Vanderbilt ace was the 10th. Rocker's stock was hard to pin down following a year that included a shoulder operation and a proof-of-life. New York landed one of. He will undergo Tommy John Surgery. 8 on CBS Sports' pre-draft top 50. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. Rather than return to Vanderbilt, Rocker made five. Playoff Bracket Power Rankings MLB Draft 2022: Kumar Rocker's next move after not joining Mets involves pitching for an independent team Rocker was taken. (AP Photo/Jae C. Former Vanderbilt star pitcher Kumar Rocker, 22, who is draft-eligible this summer, underwent shoulder surgery in September, receiving what his agent called "a minor scope" on his right arm. The Mets are expected to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker for a $6MM signing bonus, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Zeigler became the Mets’ top selection in last year’s draft after the organization opted not to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker because of physical concerns. Baseball. 2 million deal with No. The reasons are the Mets’ previous owners either dealt the prospects in numerous trades, or the curse with injuries continues as young pitchers like David Peterson and prospect Thomas Szapucki have to face a huge setback. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. Inbox: This change fueled Kumar Rocker's dominant first start. In fact, Rocker already was a coveted pick in last year’s draft, when the New York Mets selected him tenth overall,. 93 WHIP. Former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker, the unsigned first round pick of the New York Mets last year, began his stint with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League on. However, concerns about his health led him to fall to the 10th overall pick, when he was taken by the New York Mets. Nothing against the exciting potential in the arms of Mets second and third round picks Calvin Zeigler and Dominic Hamel, but the 2021 draft will always be remembered by Mets fans as the day Kumar Rocker surprisingly fell to their team in the first round. After selecting catcher Kevin Parada from Georgia Tech with the No. 3 overall draft pick Kumar Rocker have agreed to terms on a $5. More:Kumar Rocker does not sign with Mets before deadline, not returning to Vanderbilt Let’s – for argument’s sake – assume the Mets did find something wrong with Rocker’s arm after. Atlanta Braves. Ginn type of guy in the draft they'd have wanted to go overshot on either with the unused cash, a big mistake. After his performance in the Frontier League, his stock may be as valuable as before Kumar Rocker Max Scherzer New York Mets Texas Rangers About Arthur Weinstein Arthur spends his free time traveling around the U. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. However, Rocker’s advisors still seem. The Mets opted not to sign Kumar Rocker due to concerns with his physical examination. Rocker was selected 10th overall in the MLB Draft last year by the New York Mets after a. Mets owner Steve Cohen, facing criticism of him and his team, tweeted a response that seemed to suggest Rocker was just another line on a ledger: "Education time -- Baseball draft picks are worth. Oakland Athletics. Jul 3, 2022. The Mets did not sign the 10th overall pick and right-hander before Sunday's 5 p. Kumar Rocker Mets Fallout. m. But MLB. Rocker's only pre-draft action in 2022 came with. Mets (compensation pick for failure to sign 2021 first-rounder Kumar Rocker) Callis: Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard Lake (Mich. Mets don’t offer him any money because they don’t have to. SURPRISE, Ariz. RHP Kumar Rocker assigned to Hickory Crawdads from ACL Rangers. “I was pissed off at 5:01 after the signing deadline,” he. m. — Kumar Rocker, the uber-talented Rangers pitching prospect the Mets passed on signing in 2021 and one of two heralded “Vandy boys” here (along with Jack Leiter) bringing. The club selected Rocker, a former Vanderbilt star, with the. Draft profile: Kumar Rocker. The surgery will be performed by team physician Dr. Martino says it's impossible to speculate. Although the 23-year-old made his organizational debut pitching for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League, Tuesday's outing was Rocker's first time taking a Minor League mound. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. Along with this, they had the 14th overall selection which was. 14. The New York Yankees have the No. He is forgoing a return to. m. ET signing deadline. Y. m. The right-handed starter, Kumar Rocker, is 6’5 and 245 lbs. Rocker’s agent, Scott Boras, has said the righty will re-enter the draft this summer. MLB Draft profile: Kumar Rocker With their first selection in the 2021 draft, the Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed pitcher from Georgia. to sporting events, state and national parks, and in search of. EST deadline. 10 pick in the 2021 draft, but failed to sign him due to a medical issue, Rocker’s draft status has been in flux. Rocker ended up being selected by the New York Mets tenth overall, but because of issues regarding. With the 10th overall pick, the Mets took the fiery. m. A mere two days after making him the tenth overall pick in the draft, the Mets signed Kumar Rocker, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. 3 million of their $9. July 11th, 2021. In a total of 20 innings, Rocker. ET signing deadline. 89 ERA over 42 games from 2019-21 at Vanderbilt, where he was teammates with right-hander Jack Leiter. They will. “Kumar Rocker is healthy according to independent medical review by multiple prominent. The Mets have consistently been among the best drafting teams in baseball for almost a decade now; their current big-league roster includes homegrown draft picks Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, Dom. 02 million pool unspent, as first reported by ESPN, because they signed the rest of their selections to under. The Texas Rangers chose former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. San Diego Padres. Detroit Tigers. Rocker’s Vanderbilt downed Davis’ Louisville, 3-2, in the 2019 College World Series semis when the pair were freshmen. Getty Images. Former Vanderbilt star right-hander Kumar Rocker walks in from the bullpen at Joseph L. NEW YORK – Kumar Rocker will not be heading to Queens after all. However, Rocker's physical revealed multiple concerns by the Mets in his right arm and he did not sign. New York Mets. Rocker and agent Scott. The tenth overall pick, with which Rocker was selected, comes with. 93 WHIP. In a shocking and very exciting development, the Mets selected Vanderbilt right hand pitcher Kumar Rocker with the tenth pick of the first round. 02 million pool unspent, as first reported by ESPN, because they signed the rest of their selections to under. However, Rocker’s advisors still seem. Kumar Rocker (Photo by Sean M. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, did not sign with the New York Mets as the No. Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery after Mets deal fell apart It was the 22-year-old Rocker’s fifth and final start for the ValleyCats before being deactivated to prepare for this year’s draft. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. m. Los Angeles Angels. TROY, N. 4 million cheaper than the slot value for the No. L. He initially reached a $6. 75 (compensation for losing Noah Syndergaard to free agency) and thus a very big bonus pool. @ SamDykstraMiLB. New York. In the. UPDATE (5:22 p. Kumar Rocker had it all working in his first official start as a Minor Leaguer. 3. Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL, per the beats. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris Young gambled would be healthy, and contribute to the Rangers this season, and in the near future. 4:06PM: As earlier reporting indicated, Rocker and the Mets have not come to an agreement, according to the team. He was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 before they learned of a shoulder issue during a post-draft, pre-contract physical. News. m. Rocker, the No. 14. His first taste. Rangers' Rocker tosses longest outing yet in AFL. Rocker was drafted No. PEORIA, Ariz. 93 WHIP. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Clearly, the Rangers didn’t see what the Mets saw, and whatever the Mets saw remains a mystery to Rocker. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline gave the Mets the No. He will undergo Tommy John Surgery. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. Drafted: He was selected 10th by the New York Mets in 2021 and agreed to a $6 million over-slot bonus. I imagine that NIL getting college athletes paid also has something to do with it. Photo by Sean M. 73 ERA, a 0. Toronto Blue Jays. 2022 MLB Draft: Rangers agree to below-slot $5. Y. Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker pitching for North Oconee High School in Georgia. When it comes to righthander Kumar Rocker, the Texas Rangers did on Monday what the Mets decided not to do last year. The Mets apparently had concerns about Rocker's elbow health following a. 73 ERA, a 0. 89 ERA over 42 games/39 starts across three seasons at Vanderbilt. UPDATE: Kumar Rocker was drafted No. After his performance in the Frontier League, his stock may be as valuable as beforeKumar Rocker Max Scherzer New York Mets Texas Rangers About Arthur Weinstein Arthur spends his free time traveling around the U. ”. A year after being selected tenth overall in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the New York Mets, Kumar Rocker was once again chosen in the opening round of the draft, this time by the Texas Rangers with the third overall pick. Drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets later that year, Rocker did not sign over concerns with a pre-draft physical. He does his physical and some form of defect is shown. And this despite the fact that we just saw the Mets draft Kumar Rocker in the first round and then fail to even make him an offer: Rocker doesn’t get to be a free agent now and head to some other team that is unconcerned about his future health, as he’s considered Mets’ property as far as MLB sees things. Heading into Sunday's deadline for 2021 MLB draft picks to sign, the New York Mets and Kumar Rocker have reportedly hit a snag in their bonus agreement. B. Andrew had the initial report on the MLB Draft signing deadline passing without Kumar Rocker reaching a deal with the New York Mets, and this morning I have some deeper thoughts about the whole ridiculous thing. New York Mets: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt University Washington Nationals: Brady House, SS, Winder-Barrow High School (GA) Seattle Mariners: Harry Ford, C/OF, North Cobb High School (GA)PPR-AB Francisco Álvarez / Brett Baty, New York Mets 1/1 PPR-CD Triston Casas / Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox 1/1. Rocker, who was selected 10th overall. The Arizona Fall League's top prospect and breakout player of the year in 2022 have wasted no time making their presence felt in the big. MIAMI -- Rangers manager Chris Woodward was driving to the airport on Sunday night when he got the news that his club had selected former Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker with the third overall pick in this year's Draft. Kumar Rocker, the New York Mets' first-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, agreed to terms with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Frontier League team announced Friday. The 2021 draft is underway, and the Mets started it off with a splash, picking right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker out of Vanderbilt with the 10th overall pick on Sunday night. New York let the No. m. 30 overall, one slot below where the Rays are picking. When the New York Mets drafted Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the match seemed almost too perfect. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets 10th overall in the 2021. 11 (compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker) and No. The Texas Rangers picked Kumar Rocker third overall in the 2022 MLB Draft after he went unsigned with the Mets. The Mets are expected to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker for a $6MM signing bonus, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. EDT. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. The Rangers took the Vanderbilt pitcher one year later at No. The two sides. ET on Sunday without No. Rocker was chosen in the first round last year by the New York Mets, who. Rocker, a right-hander. Mets passed on signing due to medical. Instead, after being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets, Rocker failed a physical and was. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, to have Tommy John surgery this year. Rocker's stock was hard to pin down following a year that included a shoulder operation and a proof-of-life. for someone else. It is unclear as to whether the concerns that the Mets had with Rocker’s elbow have a direct correlation to his injury in 2023. Both pitchers threw no-hitters in a tournament game. Kumar Rocker has the most to lose in the 2020-2021 NCAA season. These five selections that are confirmed are all slated to fit inside the top-100 selections in July, which gives the Mets a great chance to add to their farm system in a year with a loaded draft class. Many fans, including myself, were excited after the Mets selected Kumar Rocker with the #10 overall pick in 2021. A year after not signing with the Mets, Kumar Rocker is officially a member of the Rangers, after being taken with the No. He helped the Vanderbilt University team win the 2019 College World Series title. That’s nearly a half million dollars more. It’s actually probably a better version of Kumar Rocker right now than in college. By Steve Sypa @SteveSypa Jul 11, 2021, 11:26pm EDT. Rangers general manager Chris Young says Rocker had an MRI after a start last week for Class A Hickory. Unfortunately, the Mets didn’t offer Rocker a contract due to medical. Multiple clubs contacted by MLB Pipeline said they believed enough teams would. New York Mets. That is because he entered last year’s draft as the top prospect on the list. Kumar Rocker, drafted third overall by the Rangers in 2022 after he wasn't signed by the Mets after the 2021 draft, is having Tommy John surgery. m. 11 and Rockwall-Heath (Texas) HS shortstop Jett Williams at No. Seven spots better than the Mets a year ago. Kumar Rocker is annonunced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. Last year the New York Mets did not sign Rocker as the No. The curious case of Kumar Rocker. was absent from most of this year's cycle after the Mets failed to sign him following his selection at No. Rocker, the No. A dominant arm at a dominant program in Vanderbilt, Rocker was a surefire early selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. The team was. Haffey/Getty Images. With the 11th overall pick, the Mets selected Georgia Tech sophomore catcher. Sam Dykstra. S. Rocker’s Vanderbilt downed Davis’ Louisville, 3-2, in the 2019 College World Series semis when the pair were freshmen. Draft profile: Kumar Rocker. ESPN. The New York Mets had injury concerns after Kumar Rocker's physical. The Mets and first round righthander Kumar Rocker failed to come to terms on a deal, and with the Aug. The following is what I think is probably true. The Mets wanted Rocker to sign for well below the slot figure. Featured - AZ. com‘s 2022 MLB Draft rankings. Rocker went 28-10 with a 2. 10 overall by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and in the 38th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the. Rocker was selected 10th overall in the MLB Draft last year by the New York Mets after a. 11 and Rockwall-Heath (Texas) HS shortstop Jett Williams at No. Rocker is the 21-year-old son of Eagles defensive line coach Tracy Rocker, the. This year's 10th overall pick came with a slot value (the signing bonus that any player picked in that position should expect to receive) of $4. The first round of this year’s draft will take place on July 17 in Los Angeles. But ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday “The New York Mets and Kumar Rocker, their first-round pick, did not come to. Kumar Rocker shares some personality traits with Johan Santana, says former Met and Vanderbilt assistant coach Mike Baxter. Rocker briefly pitched in an independent league in 2022 before being drafted. He was selected with the 10th pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets but was not signed. Former Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder last fall, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel . Kumar Rocker was one the highest profile players on the board entering last year's draft, when he was selected 10th overall by the New York Mets. This one was a bit of a shock. The former Vanderbilt star right. Photo by Sean M. The Mets are the only team with two selections within the top 30, one of which is compensation for not signing Rocker last year; and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the only team with zero, a penalty. May 13, 2022. ET deadline for signing draftees to their rookie deals came and went without the Mets reaching an agreement with Rocker. The Mets wound up selecting him with the 10th overall. 10 pick. The New York Mets originally drafted Rocker with the No. Mets, Kumar Rocker Do Not Reach Agreement Before Draft Signing Deadline. 10 overall last year by the New York Mets. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. m. In a stunning series of events, the New York Mets will not sign Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker. Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL, per the beats. The New York Mets’ loss will presumably be another team’s gain in the 2022 MLB Draft. But Rocker’s velocity was curiously inconsistent, and while he was thought to be in the mix for Texas in the 2021 draft at No. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris. Here. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went. Rocker’s agent, Scott Boras, said Rocker had “non-pitching-related minor surgery” on his right arm. The uniform, Kumar Rocker says, is “sneaky. The Mets selected Rocker out of Vanderbilt at No. 11 and 14, and they may try to get Green down to their first selection. Bruno Stadium in Troy, N. The New York Mets failed to sign 2021 1st round draft pick, Kumar Rocker. RHP Kumar Rocker roster status changed by Hickory Crawdads. Hickory Crawdads placed RHP Kumar Rocker on the 7-day injured list. Kumar Rocker is agreeing with the Rangers at $5. August 1, 2021 at 8:56 p. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. Rocker, the No. Summary Stats News Awards. Going into the draft, he was seen as one of the top. The New York Mets did not sign right-hander Kumar Rocker, the 10th overall pick in the amateur draft, before Sunday's 5 p. Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery after Mets deal fell apart It was the 22-year-old Rocker’s fifth and final start for the ValleyCats before being deactivated to prepare for this year’s draft. Watkinsville, GA. Rocker’s was a no-hitter. m. The issue last year was reportedly. Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Oconee HS (Bogart, GA), the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (3rd) of the 2022 MLB June Amateur Draft. Mary's Catholic HS (CN)You may recall two years ago when the Mets had the 11th overall pick because of the previous year’s failure to sign Kumar Rocker. Reply Knickstape08. Status: Active. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. Former Vandy star reentered MLB draft after failing to sign with New York Mets last year. The Mets couldn’t pass Kumar Rocker on his physical The Rangers overlooked both medicals and now both pitchers have undergone Tommy John surgery — Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) June 6, 2023. The Tennessean via AP. Moments after the New York Mets made pitcher Kumar Rocker the 10th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft, South Asian fans began buzzing about the prospect of a bona fide. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. Active. The New York Mets drafted Rocker on Sunday, making him the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. Anthony DiComo. View the profile of Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Kumar Rocker on ESPN. SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION:Kumar Rocker falls to New York Mets and every team that passed on him 'will forever regret it' Now Rocker, once considered a contender for the No. Anthony DiComo. There’s a decent chance deGrom will never. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. Selected. April 6, 2023. m. クマー・ロッカー （ Kumar Rocker, 1999年 11月22日 - ）は、 アメリカ合衆国 アラバマ州 モンゴメリー 出身の プロ野球選手 （ 投手 ）。. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, did not sign with the New York Mets. L. The early returns have been mixed for both. Rocker went two scoreless innings in the Surprise Saguaros’ 7-1 win against the Scottsdale Scorpions, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out two. 10 selection, joining the New York. Zeigler became the Mets’ top selection in last year’s draft after the organization opted not to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker because of physical concerns. 10 pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball amateur draft, the New York mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed starter from. Rocker, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, will be out until the second half of the. The non-signing gave the Mets. -- Kumar Rocker and Henry Davis have a history. Rocker’s elbow — which was a concern for New York two years ago — officially gave out. The tenth overall pick, with which Rocker was selected, comes with a. He ended up being selected 10th overall by the. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. 10 overall by the Mets last summer and considered to. TROY, N. LOS ANGELES — Kumar Rocker is a first-round pick once again, and improved his standing in the process. 1, 2021, at 5:01 p. Teams received medical records relating to Kumar Rocker this weekend, which should enhance the former Vanderbilt right-hander's chances of going in the first round of the 2022 Draft. The Mets had built their draft around Rocker and knew what it might take to sign him, so they were fully prepared to shell out the money. Born: 11/22/1999 in Watkinsville, GA. Checklist Top. The Kumar Rocker situation was a mess by any team’s standards. 73 ERA, a 0. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. Kumar Rocker was one of the best players in the 2021 draft, and was selected 10th overall by the New York Mets. 10 overall pick in the Draft earlier this month, traveled to New. A year ago, the New York Mets selected Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall choice in the 2021 MLB Draft. 10. Rocker, 22, was selected 10th overall last summer, but the Mets ultimately did not offer a contract after some concerns with his medicals. The New York Mets went into the 2022 draft with a chance to replenish their farm system, and knocked it out of the park. 2 million, according to the Dallas Morning News, which was about $2. View the profile of Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Kumar Rocker on ESPN. The New York Mets select Kumar Rocker 10th overall: Rocker has elite stuff up and down. Rocker went unsigned over concerns the Mets had about his physical. He and the team failed to come to terms on a contract. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker will have Tommy John surgery later this week, the team announced Tuesday. A family of sportsmen, according to the Mets Draft profile, Kumar’s uncle, David Deaundra Rocker, too played at Auburn and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams for four years. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher. Photo by Sean M. Rocker was expected to come in and become a sensation, and his college tape gave everybody a ton of hype. In what can only be regarded as a disaster, the Mets were unable to come to an agreement with their first round pick, Kumar Rocker. Rocker was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 but did not sign. Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker pitching for North Oconee High School in Georgia. ET signing deadline. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. Rocker has agreed to a deal of $5. ARLINGTON -- On Aug. Sunday was the deadline to sign 2021 draft picks, and the Mets failed to come to terms with their first-round pick, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker. Keith Meister later this week. Mary's Prep The Mets have plenty of spending power with picks Nos. He played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores .