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Carson Wiggins.<\/p>\n
Round 1, Pick 27: Carson Wiggins, RHP<\/p>\n
Ht: 6\u20195\u2033 Wt: 215 lb. School: Arkansas\u00a0Highest Ranking: #88 by MLB Pipeline<\/p>\n
Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n
Wiggins, 21, 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, did not pitch for Arkansas this season after internal brace surgery. But he threw as hard as 102 mph before the procedure and was healthy for the draft combine.<\/p>\n
Wiggins pitched 14 relief innings for Arkansas in 2025, allowing six runs (five earned) for a 3.21 ERA. He struck out 20, walked nine and hit a batter.<\/p>\n
Slot Value: $3,466,500<\/p>\n
Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 3, Pick 92: Aiden Robbins, OF<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20192\u2033 Wt: 205 lb. School: Texas\u00a0Highest Ranking: #28 by Baseball America<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n A 21-year-old outfielder out of the University of Texas, Aiden Robbins also played two seasons at Seton Hall. Robbins slashed .333\/.426\/.696 (1.122 OPS) with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs in 60 games for the Longhorns this year. He stole 12 bases in 13 attempts. Robbins also worked 39 walks and struck out 65 times across 284 plate appearances.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $859,900<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 4, Pick 120: Shane Sdoa, LHP<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20193\u2033 Wt: 185 lb. School: Texas A&M\u00a0Highest Ranking: #91 by Baseball America<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n Shane Sdoa is a 22-year-old left-handed pitcher who had a tough year with the Texas A&M Aggies, pitching to a 7.03 ERA over 71 2\/3 innings and coughing up 16 homers. He struck out 83 and walked 21. Sdao missed 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $645,100<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 5, Pick 152: Luke McNeillie, RHP<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20193\u2033 Wt: 200 lb. School: Florida Highest Ranking: #185 by MLB Pipeline<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n McNeillie played his college ball at Florida. He posted a 3.97 ERA and 48 strikeouts across 34 innings of work in 2026. McNeillie primarily served out of the bullpen. He has a fastball that can reach 99 mph. Several think he can develop into a start professionally.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $472,500<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 6, Pick 181: Alex Petrovic, RHP<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20195\u2033 Wt: 235 lb. School: Auburn Highest Ranking: #313 by Baseball America<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n Petrovic, another college arm, posted a strong 3.21 ERA and a 10-2 record across 17 starts and 92 2\/3 innings in 2026. He is described as a \u201cstrike-thrower\u201d as evident by the low walk rate (24 in 92 2\/3 innings).<\/p>\n Slot Value: $364,600<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 7, Pick 210: Aidan Keenan, RHP<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20192\u2033 Wt: 202 lb. School: Stanford Highest Ranking: #346 by Baseball America<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n Keenan made six starts (seven appearances) for the Stanford Cardinal this season. He posted a 5.82 ERA across 21 2\/3 innings. He struggled with walks, walking 21, but did strike out 25. Keenan also made two appearances in the Cape Code League, allowing three runs and three hits over five innings with seven strikeouts and three walks.<\/p>\n Several said Keenan had a sensational combine.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $287,800<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 8, Pick 240: Landon Koenig, RHP<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20196\u2033 Wt: 245 lb. School: Mississippi Highest Ranking: #328 by Baseball America<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n Koenig had a 6.35 ERA across 22 2\/3 innings for Mississippi this past season. He had big strikeout numbers, punching out 33 over those 17 appearances, all in relief. He spent the two previous seasons at North Dakota State prior to transferring.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $232,100<\/p>\n Read our write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Round 9, Pick 270: Ryan Tayman, C<\/p>\n Ht: 6\u20192\u2033 Wt: 210 lb. School: Cal Poly Highest Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n Quick Analysis:<\/p>\n The Mets finally went back to the position player well, selecting catcher Ryan Tayman with the 270th pick. Tayman had a sensational season for Cal Poly of the Big West. Tayman slashed .357\/.447\/.672 (1.119 OPS). He hit 18 home runs and had 38 extra-base hits total. He was named Co-Big West player of the year.<\/p>\n Slot Value: $207,200<\/p>\n
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