US EditionMitch 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 Mitch Voit, a second baseman and pitcher from the University of Michigan, with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
- The Mets received the 38th pick after a 10-spot penalty in the draft due to exceeding the luxury tax threshold by over $60 million in 2024.
- Voit completed three seasons at Michigan, starting every game this year while leading the Wolverines in home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and slugging percentage.
- He finished the season with a.346/.471/.668 batting line, hitting 14 homers, driving in 60 runs, and stealing 14 bases. Additionally, he issued an apology on X for a controversial celebration gesture.
- Voit's draft selection marks him as Michigan's highest pick since 2000, signaling opportunities for growth in the Mets organization ahead.
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