2025 Draft - Mets Pick 20.613 - RHP - Garrett Stratton - Rice University

 

Garrett Stratton is a right-handed pitcher from Rice University, selected by the New York Mets in the 20th round (613th overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 14, 2025.

A graduate of Strake Jesuit High School in Houston, Texas (Class of 2022), Stratton is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound pitcher who spent three years at Rice, developing into a reliable bullpen arm. He’s a junior with a draft slot value of approximately $150,000, and as a college player, he’s likely to sign with the Mets, starting in their minor league system, possibly at Low-A St. Lucie or the Florida Complex League Mets.

College Career (Rice University)

2025 Season: Stratton appeared in 21 games, primarily as a reliever, posting a 6.25 ERA. His strikeout rate was 8.26 K/9, but he struggled with control, issuing 5.36 BB/9. His role in the bullpen included high-leverage situations, though his ERA reflects inconsistency against Division I competition.

High School: At Strake Jesuit, Stratton was a standout, earning recognition as a 2022 alum before committing to Rice.

His fastball-slider combo is his core strength, typical for a college reliever, with his high walk rate indicating command issues that need refinement for professional success.

Scouting and Future

Stratton’s 6-foot-2 frame and solid velocity make him a developmental prospect with middle-relief potential in pro ball. His strikeout rate (8.26 K/9) is promising, but his control (5.36 BB/9) and 6.25 ERA suggest he needs to sharpen his command to compete in the minors. The Mets, who drafted him, have a track record of developing raw college arms, and Stratton could benefit from their system. If he signs, his professional debut is likely in 2026, given the late draft date. If he returns to Rice, he could improve his stock for the 2026 draft.

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