2025 Draft - Mets Pick - 1.38 - Mitch Voit - TW- 2B/P - University of Michigan

 

Mitch Voit, selected by the New York Mets with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, is a 20-year-old infielder from the University of Michigan.

Originally a two-way player, Voit showcased his versatility as both a pitcher and position player during his college career but transitioned to a full-time infielder in his junior year due to internal brace surgery on his right elbow in spring 2024, effectively ending his pitching career. However, the Mets did announce this pick as a two-way player, so I have no idea what they plan here.

As a junior (2025), he played primarily second base, starting all 56 games for the Wolverines, and posted an impressive .346/.471/.668 slash line, with 14 home runs, 60 RBIs, 72 hits, 17 doubles, and 40 walks, leading Michigan in eight offensive categories. His plate discipline was notable, with more walks than strikeouts and a low chase rate, complemented by a 50% hard-hit rate and an average exit velocity of 91.5 mph, with a max of 111 mph.

Voit, a Wisconsin native from Whitefish Bay, was ranked 63rd on MLB’s Top 250 Draft Prospects List and 149th by Baseball America, though some outlets considered him a sleeper pick due to his athleticism and batted-ball metrics.

Mets VP of amateur scouting Kris Gross praised Voit’s explosive, compact swing and athleticism, projecting him to stay in the infield, likely at second base or other positions like third or first, with a .986 fielding percentage and 38 double plays turned in 2025.

His defensive flexibility and plus running ability make him a potential asset, though his defense at second base is considered fringy, and he could move to a corner outfield role if needed.

The Mets’ selection of Voit was an underslot pick, a strategic move due to their draft constraints—losing 10 spots in the first round for exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold and forfeiting their second-round pick for signing Juan Soto. This allowed them to allocate more funds to later picks, such as their third-round selection, Antonio Jimenez.

Voit’s profile aligns with recent Mets draft trends, favoring athletic, two-way collegiate players like Carson Benge and Nolan McLean, though he’s expected to focus solely on hitting professionally.

Off the field, Voit gained attention for a controversial moment in March 2025, when he mimicked snorting the chalk line after hitting a triple against USC, prompting an apology for what he called an “immature decision.”

Despite this, his work ethic, shaped by his parents Todd and Sharon, and his self-described “winner” mentality have been highlighted as strengths. A former Gatorade Player of the Year in Wisconsin, Voit has limited experience with New York City but expressed excitement about joining the Mets, a team investing heavily in winning under owner Steve Cohen. He still needs to sign his contract and begin his minor league journey, with the Mets optimistic about his potential to become a top prospect with minor swing adjustments.

Had a pitching repertoire that included a fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup. His fastball typically sat around 90 mph, occasionally touching 93 mph, with arm-side run. His slider was in the low 80s, his curveball in the mid-70s, and his changeup hovered around 80 mph.

Just Baseball had him at 1.53:

53. Mitch Voit – 2B

HT/WT: 6’0/201 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Michigan | Age: 20.9

During his first two years at Michigan, Voit was a decorated two-way player who had more upside on the bump. Flash forward to 2025, and he’s given up pitching to focus on hitting, and he’s unlocked more upside with the stick.

Voit’s approach changed significantly from 2024 to 2025, as he cut down his aggressive swing rate, which led to a drop in his chase rate. His K% dropped from 22.7% to 13.1%, while his BB% nearly doubled from 8.6% to 15.5%. He’s handled velocity much better, as well.

Voit has a swing that’s made to put the ball in the air, and there was more power in the stick this year, tickling the 115 MPH barrier at times and flashing average or better power to both sides of the park. It’s quite the turnaround.

Defensively, Voit has played a myriad of positions throughout his career, but he settled on second base primarily in 2025. He’s a good defender there with solid range and good defensive chops, but most teams will be buying the newfound success with the bat.

Mack – The stats look great. And, this is a Big Boy school playing in a Big Boy league.

Let’s deal with the cocaine stunt first… remember when you were 19? Me? I got a prostitute pregnant. Next question.

This, at best, was the “best under-slot available” rather than either BPA or a positional pick. We should never analyze a draft by one pick, so let’s see what exciting over-slot player comes later in the draft, maybe even the third round (hint hint).

Mets Twitter is not going to be excited with the Mets picking a second baseman with their first pick. Hell, I’m not really dancing with bells on here either. But the boy can hit.

The interesting thing to me is everything you read about Voit is that his pitching career is over. Then why did the Mets announce him as a two-way pick? 

Hmm…

Rating:  Incomplete