Early grades for the last 5 Mets first-round draft picks

Which draft picks have worked and which ones haven't?

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2022 – Jett Williams, A

It turns out that the “other” player the Mets took in the first round of 2022 was the winning one. Infielder/outfielder Jett Williams has spent most of this season sidelined, but his impressive 2023 season made him one of the game’s best prospects and according to many, the most impressive within the organization. No other grade but an A is appropriate here.

Taken only a few picks after Parada as the 14th overall selection in 2022, Williams is a high schooler who performed way above expectations in his first full professional season. 

Williams hit .263/.425/.451 in 2023 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, and 45 stolen bases. He passed everyone within the Mets farm system with terrific numbers. Most eye-catching of all might’ve been the 104 walks he drew.

Sadly, Williams has been out for most of this season. Only 11 games with Binghamton before his wrist injury he batted only .180 but did have 8 walks versus 5 strikeouts.

Williams’ role with the Mets will have him venturing to become their starting second baseman or center fielder if not working regularly as both. His injury this season plus only being 20-years-old will have his MLB ETA pushed back a few months. The Mets shouldn’t feel forced to move him to the next level too quickly. Give the kid some time to regain his confidence in Double-A and prove he’s ready.

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