Liam Peterson projected to be picked by Mets in MLB draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
D1Baseball has projected Florida right-hander Liam Peterson to be selected 27th overall by the New York Mets in its final 2026 MLB mock draft. Despite a season that fell short of expectations, Peterson remains a highly regarded prospect, ranked 14th overall among college players. He has displayed exceptional strikeout rates but has faced challenges with command. Peterson has potential as a top-end college starter, showcasing an elite fastball and developing secondary pitches. The draft is set for next week.
- •Liam Peterson projected 27th overall by D1Baseball.
- •New York Mets have history of drafting Florida players.
- •Peterson ranked as the fourth-best right-handed pitcher.
- •He has a career strikeout rate above 30%.
- •Draft is scheduled for next week.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — D1Baseball keeps Liam Peterson in 1st Round in final MLB mock draft
"Liam Peterson didn't have the season many expected, but he remains a first-round projection a week out from the MLB draft.
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