Sam Robertson is a right-handed infielder from Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, selected by the New York Mets in the 17th round (523rd overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 14, 2025. A sophomore from Oxford, Alabama, Robertson initially signed with Auburn University out of high school but transferred to NWSCC. He was also a Jacksonville State University signee before being drafted.
College Career (2025 at NWSCC)Batting: Robertson hit .362 with a
.469 on-base percentage in 196 at-bats, accumulating 71 hits, including four
home runs, five triples, and 14 doubles, with 35 RBIs and 60 stolen bases, showcasing elite speed and contact ability.
Fielding: Posted a
.942 fielding percentage, primarily at shortstop, demonstrating reliable
defensive skills.
Role: A key infielder
for the NWSCC Patriots, he contributed to their 2025 season, which began
January 31, as part of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC). A
notable game included a 4/3/2025 matchup against Snead State, where he drove in
two runs.
Background
High School: Played for Oxford High School, where he was
an all-state shortstop on their 2023 Class 6A state championship team. He was
the second player from that team to be drafted, following Carter Johnson
(Marlins, 2nd round, 2024).
Scouting and Future
Robertson’s plus speed (60 stolen bases) and solid
hitting (.362 average) make him a high-upside prospect, though his power is
still developing. His defensive skills at shortstop are reliable, but he may
transition to second base or center field in pro ball due to arm strength
concerns. The Mets likely see him as a developmental player with potential as a
contact-oriented, speed-driven infielder. His 17th-round slot value was around
$150,000, and as a sophomore, he could return to NWSCC or Jacksonville State,
but he’s likely to sign with the Mets, starting in their minor league system,
possibly in the Florida Complex League or Low-A St. Lucie.
Mack
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Okay…
calm down… the stats are great but they are really small school.
The
one thing you want to fall in love with here is his speed, but that’s not
enough to make you into a major league baseball player. Long, long shot.
Rating
- Incomplete
1 comment:
For the 17th round…not bad.
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