The New York Mets took premium center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with their first pick of the Draft, and with their second selection, they grabbed pitcher J.T. Ginn. But what about the rest of the draft?
Here is what they took:
Compensation pick, 69th overall: Isaiah Greene, OF, Corona HS (Calif.)
Greene is far from the majors, but he is very talented, and a worthwhile gamble for the Mets. They took him with the compensation pick they got after Zack Wheeler departed via free agency for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Greene has very good speed and a strong, reliable throwing arm. He is only 18 years old. Vice president of amateur scouting Tommy Tanous said to MLB.com that “you don’t have to see him play too much to not be impressed with both his hit tool and his secondary tools. He is a really, really impressive kid.â€
Third round, 91st overall: Anthony Walters, SS, San Diego State
Anthony Walters is a shortstop that didn’t have a particularly good season (.271 with a .689 OPS in 16 games for the Aztecs.) It is possible that the New York Mets try to sign him to an under-slot deal to save money for Ginn.
Fourth round, 120th overall: Matthew Dyer, C, University of Arizona
The Mets have several catchers in the system, but it never hurts to add more. Dyer can also play some other positions, including first base, second base, third base and the outfield.
In the COVID-shortened season, he hit .220 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 15 games. He wasn’t in MLB Pipeline’s top 200 draft prospects list.
Fifth round, 150th overall: Eric Orze, RHP, University of New Orleans
Hey, if Orze beat cancer (he was diagnosed in 2018,) why can’t he find a way to succeed as a major leaguer some day? The Mets are betting on his talent and heart. Once he came back from his recovery, he had 17 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings for New Orleans.