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Mitch Voit Becomes Michigan Baseball’s Highest MLB Draft Pick Since 2000
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, JUL 14 – Mitch Voit, a versatile two-way player from the University of Michigan, posted a .346 batting average with 14 home runs in 2025, boosting his draft value, Mets officials said.
- The New York Mets selected Michigan second baseman Mitch Voit with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
- Voit earned this selection after a strong collegiate career highlighted by two All-Big Ten first team honors and a sophomore season with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs.
- He played primarily second base this past season, starting every game, and showed a.346/.471/.668 slash line with 14 stolen bases and solid defense, committing only four errors.
- Voit apologized on X for a controversial gesture during an 11-0 win over USC, stating it does not reflect his character or the block M he represents.
- Voit's draft position marks him as Michigan's highest pick since 2000, and he now embarks on a professional career with expectations to develop within the Mets organization.
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