Each year at 213 we look through the Non-Roster Invitees to spring training and get to know them a bit. Are they in camp to get a look at big league hitting/pitching to aid their development? Are the Mets just trying to get a better look at a future rookie? Are they a veteran trying to get back to the major league level? What can we expect from them this season?
Matthew Allan falls under the “future rookie” bucket. He’s part of a large group of Mets NRI’s that are exciting prospects, looking to get more exposure as the Mets try to reevaluate what is left of the farm system after BVW.
The Mets drafted Matt Allan in round three back in 2019 making waves because of the amount of money that Allan was requesting. He was aiming to sign for 4 million and had a commitment to University of Florida. The combination of these two kept him on the draft board until the Mets third pick when they went after him and then drafted college seniors with less leverage for the next several rounds. The Mets ended up signing Allan for 2.5 million, in a slot that was valued around 670 thousand. Most draft profiles mention Allan’s plus fastball, plus 12-6 curve and in progress changeup .
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Hopefully, he will be as good or better than Thor and Wheeler. I'll take Seaver II.
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