The MLB Draft kicked off on Monday night, and the Mets chose an older high school player by the name of Brett Baty. Baty is a third baseman out of Lake Travis high school in Texas.
Rather than pretend I know what I’m talking about when it comes to a Texas high schooler who I’ve never seen play, let’s get the scoop from people who know, shall we?
The @Mets select 3B @baty_brett with the 12th pick in the #MLBDraft! pic.twitter.com/XhZV4vmCsH
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2019
We've been high on Brett Baty a while. Big time bat. Easy power to all fields. He's hitting over .600 this year with 19 bombs. Playing for a state title this weekend. #mlbdraft #Mets
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) June 4, 2019
12. Mets: Brett Baty, 3b, TX HS. Chance to stick at 3B long term, LH bat with high-end hit tool projection to go along with at-least plus raw pop. Advanced age was a concern for some teams, one of the top offensive upsides in the class overall.
— Brian Sakowski (@Sakowski_GoDuke) June 4, 2019
Here is where Austin prep 3B Brett Baty ranked among all high school players in the 2019 draft class on @BaseballAmerica best tools balloting:
⚾️ Best Hitter: 3rd
⚾️ Best Power: 2nd
⚾️ Best Strike-Zone Judgment: 3rdThe @Mets drafted Baty 12th overall.
— Matt Eddy (@MattEddyBA) June 4, 2019
Brett “The Met” Baty – talk about the perfect childhood nickname! @mets pic.twitter.com/AEyV6Ckkx3
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2019
Unsolicited got texts from 2 involved in draft from other teams who love #Mets pick of Brett Baty. Both lauded advanced LH power. Neither concerned he is older for high school pick.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 4, 2019
"Probably the best swing in the draft."
.@KMillar15 is all praise for the @Mets selection of @baty_brett. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/AzPe553kwV
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2019
The Mets foresee no issues signing their first-round pick, third baseman Brett Baty, who is committed to the University of Texas. Slot value for the pick is $4.37 million.
"He's going to be a New York Met," vice president of amateur scouting Tommy Tanous said.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 4, 2019
He’s hoping he doesn’t get traded for Jay Bruce in three years.
(Image courtesy: MLB Network)
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