2025 Mets Draft: Reviewing the 38th overall pick

The Mets have made the 38th overall pick four times in franchise history. In 1971, the 38th overall pick came in the second round and the Mets selected second baseman James “Jim” Kidder. In 1973, the 38th overall pick came in the second round and the Mets selected right-handed pitcher Jackson Todd. In 1981, the 38th overall pick came in the second round and the Mets selected outfielder John Christensen. In 2001, the 38th overall pick came in the supplemental first round and the Mets selected a third baseman from David Wright.

James “Jim” Kidder (1971)

Kidder attended John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas prior to being drafted by the Mets. After being drafted, he spent the rest of the…