MACK - Three more possibilities for Mets first three picks

 

MACK – Three more possibilities for Mets first three picks

 

Derrick Pitts – OF - Cincinnati

21/years old – 6-2/200 - RHH

2026/Cincy – 231-AB, 61-K, 6-HR, 42-RBI, 17-SB, 4-A, 30-BB, .329/.423/.459/.882

All-time hits leader at Christian Brothers HS.

Offense wise, his bat has grown over his college career, but it took off when he played for the USA Collegiate National Team. Hit .500 while playing for them in Taiwan. Solid bat-to-ball skills, but currently only fringe-average game power. Doesn’t project any higher either. What he does in 2026 means a lot for when a team selects him.

Defense wise, one of the top defensive outfielders in the draft. Has exceptional range. Already has plus tools in speed, arm strength, and glove. High energy. Potential Gold Glove candidate.

Me?

First… small school means limited exposure to college’s elite pitchers. If he has limited power now against secondary pitching, it might not exist at all against teams in conferences like the SEC.

Secondly, I was surprised Pitts didn’t enter the portal and grade up to a bigger school for his junior year.

I might take a chance on his, but not with my first three picks.

 

Sebastian Wilson – OF – IMG Academy

18/years old – 6-0/195 – LHH

Instagram - @sushi.wilson31

X - @SushiWilson2027

Perfect Game grade - 10

One of the top high school bats in the draft.

Offense wise, utilizes an early toe-tap to load. Shifts weight onto back foot and unloads. Loud contact. Does have some swing-and-miss issues, but has a strong ability to fend off pitches and work deep into counts. Gets down the line quickly. 100+ mph exit velocities. 6.3-6.5 range speed.

Defense wise, ‘Sushi’ owns plus arm strength in the outfield. Also, possesses + run times out there. Scouts project him to the corners. Low-90s mph throws from the outfield.

Me?

Interesting.

He could be a great 3^rd round pick, if he is still around. My first two picks are too valuable to risk drafting a high schooler.

 

Will Sanford – RHP - Oregon

21/years old – 6-0/200

2026/Oregon – 17-ST, 9-2, 3.74, 1.22, 84.1-IP, 46-BB, 126-K

Repertoire –

Fastball – 91-94 (96) – high spin and ride/carry. Plays heavy and jumps on batters, especially up in the zone. Deceptive delivery. Attacks hitter with this pitch. Upwards of 20 inches of induced vertical break with a flat approach angle at the top of the zone.

Curveball – 75-79 – 12-6 with depth and high spin (2,900 rpm). Best secondary pitch. Creates big differential against his fastball. A bigger shape with big spin rates and two-plane break. It can be an inconsistent offering at times, one that most stuff models won't fall in love with because of the lack of velocity but it still flashes above-average.

Slider – 83-85 – sharper breaking action. Continuing to refine.

Kick Change – developing this off-season.

           

Sturdy six-foot frame with some of the most metrically appealing stuff in the 2027 class. Strong arm speed. Geta down the mound well. Generates above-average extension. Has struggled with walks. Needs to continue to refine secondaries.

Me?

Another State of Oregon prospect to consider.

I am going to follow this guy in his 2026 season and see how he refines his secondaries. If he does, I would consider him in the second or third round.