Mets draft Aiden Robbins from Texas in third round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The New York Mets selected outfielder Aiden Robbins from the University of Texas with the 92nd overall pick in the MLB Draft on July 11. Robbins, who posted a.333 batting average and 24 home runs during his junior season, became one of the top prospects following his time with the Longhorns. Prior to Texas, he played his first two college seasons at Seton Hall, showing consistent offensive production across levels, including a.328 average in the Cape Cod League. While Robbins was expected to be drafted higher, concerns about his swing impacted his draft stock. He aims to improve and advance through the Mets' farm system.
- •Robbins was picked with the 92nd overall selection.
- •He hit 24 home runs and drove in 64 runs in his junior year.
- •His college career average stands at.355 over 156 games.
- •Robbins was the SEC Newcomer of the Year in 2026.
- •He aims to enhance his game to reach the majors quickly.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mets select Longhorns star OF Aiden Robbins in the third round
"Aiden Robbins is heading to the Big Apple after being drafted by the Mets. New York took the Longhorns baseball star outfielder with the 92nd pick.
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