The MLB Draft is an opportunity for every team to re-stock their farm system, add future Hall of Fame players, and rebuild a broken franchise. The New York Mets have entered the MLB Draft in hopes of doing each at certain points in team history. Since 2000, they’ve received mixed results.
Though the Mets have snagged a few notable players from rounds other than the first this century, it’s round number one where you typically find the most talent. Scouts are better than ever. Only a handful of future stars typically slide beyond the first selections from each team.