New York Mets select Memphis player in MLB Draft

New York Mets select Memphis player in MLB Draft

He is the first Tiger taken in the draft since pitchers Dalton Fowler and Dalton Kendrick were selected in 2023. He is the 84th draft pick in the history of the program.

Mets Grab Multiple Arms in 14-16 Rounds

Conner Ware. Photo by LSU Athletics The Mets front office/scouting department has been ultra busy on Monday, as they ended up making 16 picks. In this article we will break down their 14th, 15th, and 16th round draft choices: 14th RD – James Smith IV – Two-Way Player James Smith IV, 22, was a 4th-year junior at the University of Memphis this past season, where he played the outfield and also pitched. He transferred there from Northwest Mississipp

New York Mets Select Smith IV in 2025 MLB Draft - University of Memphis Athletics

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis RHP James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the 2025 MLB Draft with the 433rd overall pick.