MACK - THREE METS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS

 

UDFA – RHP Sam Carlisle – Western Michigan

Sam Carlisle is a right-handed pitcher (RHP) from Portage, Michigan, who signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Mets in July 2026 after his redshirt junior season at Western Michigan University (WMU).

6'2", 210 lbs, R/R; born March 12, 2004 (age 22).

He played high school ball at Portage Northern, started at Purdue Northwest (NCAA Division II) in 2023, then transferred to WMU. He missed 2024 (redshirt due to injury) and 2025 (did not pitch due to injury).

In 2026 at WMU (MAC Conference), he made 15 appearances (14 starts) and pitched 60 innings: 4-5 record, 4.95 ERA, 61 hits, 34 runs (33 ER), 32 walks, and 67 strikeouts (10.05 K/9, leading the team and ranking 3rd in the MAC). Opponents hit .242 against him in conference play.

Highlights included a five-start MAC stretch with 7+ strikeouts each (including a 13-K, one-hit shutout over 7 innings vs. UMass). He also earned academic honors (CSC Academic All-District, Academic All-MAC).

Earlier, in 2023 at Purdue Northwest: 3.73 ERA in 31.1 IP with 39 K (strong 11.2 K/9). He also had success in the Northwoods League (Kalamazoo Growlers) with a 2.40 ERA and high strikeouts.

Repertoire

Fastball: 83–88 mph (touched 88), with spin around 2,100–2,200+ rpm in sessions. It was his primary pitch with room to add velocity.

Curveball: 66–71 mph, a breaking ball with solid spin (around 1,750 rpm average in reports).

Changeup: 74–77 mph, offering velocity separation from the fastball.

As a college starter who posted strong strikeout numbers (especially in stretches), he likely relies on fastball command/location and mixing his off-speed pitches to generate swings-and-misses. He showed the ability to dominate at times (e.g., low-hit outings with high Ks) but had control challenges (WHIP around 1.55 in his main WMU season with 32 walks in 60 IP).

Carlisle is a developmental signing for the Mets. At 22, he has size and a history of missing bats, but durability (injury history) and consistency/command will be key focuses in pro ball. He was viewed as one of the better MAC prospects heading into the 2026 draft cycle.

MACK – A 22/year old senior with a fastball below 89.

Rating  -  F

 

UDFA – SS – Dylan Carey - Nebraska

Dylan Carey is a senior shortstop (and infielder) for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.

He had an outstanding college career, highlighted by winning the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award as the nation’s top shortstop.

Position: Shortstop (primarily), infielder

Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Height/Weight: 6-2, 210 lbs

Hometown: Castle Rock, Colorado (Ponderosa HS)

2026 Senior Season Highlights (at Nebraska) Carey delivered a breakout year: Batting: .353 AVG, 16 doubles, 2 triples, 15 HR, 65 RBI, 53 runs scored in 59 games.

Defense: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; .981 fielding percentage (just 4 errors in 216 chances), 29 double plays turned.

Awards: Brooks Wallace Award winner (nation’s top shortstop), third-team All-American (Perfect Game), first-team All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Defensive Team, Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist, and more.

He became Nebraska’s all-time leader in career doubles (63) and ranked highly in other program records (e.g., top 10 in hits, at-bats, RBI, etc.). He was one of the ninth Huskers to reach 200 career hits, 150 runs, and 150 RBI.

Career: .294 AVG, 34 HR, 167 RBI, 63 doubles in 235 games.

He played in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League (Falmouth Commodores) in summer 2024, hitting .304 with strong defense.

MLB Draft: Went undrafted in 2026 despite his senior-year dominance and awards. Scouts apparently viewed him differently than his statistical production suggested, and as a senior with no college eligibility left, he wasn’t a candidate for over-slot bonuses.

Carey is widely regarded as one of the top college shortstops of his era, known for a strong combination of hitting power/contact, leadership, and reliable defense. As of mid-2026, he had just wrapped up his decorated college career.

MACK – a head scratcher. How does the nation’s top shortstop go undrafted? Great bat, better glove. An absolute steal as an undrafted free agent.

Rating  -  A+

 

UDFA – SS - Jake Ogden – Miami (FL)

Jake Ogden is a recent signee with the New York Mets organization as an undrafted free agent (announced around July 13, 2026).

He is a 6'0", 189–195 lb. right-handed hitting and throwing infielder (primarily shortstop, also played third base and second base) from Homestead, Florida.

Ogden had a strong, consistent career across multiple schools:

2023 (Freshman, Barry University - DII): Hit .322 with 8 HRs; named Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year. He started nearly every game.

2024 (Sophomore, UNC Greensboro): Started all 54 games, batted .313 with 8 HRs, 10 doubles, and 16 stolen bases (on 18 attempts).

2025–2026 (Miami Hurricanes): Transferred to Miami and became a key player.

In 2025 (junior year), he started all 62 games (mostly at SS), led the team in hits (84), runs (63), and steals (13-for-13), and posted a .336/.402/.500 slash line with 9 HRs and 14 doubles. He was a Brooks Wallace Award semifinalist (top collegiate shortstops) and earned ACC Player of the Week honors in 2026.

In 2026 (senior year), he continued producing, hitting .315 with extra-base power and speed while playing infield positions. He was known for durability (starting nearly every game in recent seasons), multi-hit games, and solid defense (e.g., .973 fielding % in 2025).

High school: Coral Reef (lettered four years; .372 senior batting average, also pitched).

Overcame Type 1 diabetes (diagnosed at age 5) without letting it limit him.

Described as a high-motor, consistent player who "does everything right" and was somewhat overlooked coming out of high school (no initial D-I offers).

Ogden brings a well-rounded offensive profile (contact, gap power, speed) and defensive versatility to the organization. Keep an eye on him in the lower minors as he begins his professional journey! For the latest, check MLB.com or the University of Miami athletics site.

MACK – Durability. There’s a word you don’t see often in Mets a draft analysis. Another great, cheap shortstop sign. Looks like the Mets have found the solution to organizational middle fielders for this season.

Rating  -  A+