Mets second baseman and resident hit machine, Jeff McNeil, just locked in a significant payday for himself and his family. Before heading to Port St. Lucie to prepare for the 2023 campaign, the ink has dried on a four-year, $50 million extension. That’s much better than going to arbitration, don’t you think?
We all had to come from somewhere, though, and it’s always fun to see pro athletes on the field, court, or ice when they were amateurs. That’s especially the case for dudes who weren’t regarded as top prospects. McNeil fell into that category. He was a 12th-round pick in the 2012 MLB Draft and didn’t hear his name get called until the 356th selection.