Mets select John Smith III with 19th pick in 2026 Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The New York Mets selected John Smith III, an outfielder from the University of Central Florida, with the 19th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Smith, who previously played at Pensacola State College and the University of South Alabama, had a standout senior season at UCF, batting.322 with 12 home runs. Throughout his collegiate career, he demonstrated both power and speed, accumulating significant stats while playing across all outfield positions. The selection reflects the Mets' focus on bolstering their roster with promising talent.
- •Mets pick John Smith III at 19 in MLB Draft
- •Smith hit.322 with 12 home runs at UCF
- •Previously played at Pensacola State and South Alabama
- •Showed versatility across all outfield positions
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Mets Draft profile: Kooper Schulte
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Mets Draft profile: John Smith III
"With their 19th pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected John Smith III, an OF from the University of Central Florida.
"With their twentieth-round pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected Kooper Schulte, a SS from the University of Iowa.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:06 AM2026 Mets Draft profile: Kooper Schulte
With their twentieth-round pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected Kooper Schulte, a SS from the University of Iowa.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:07 AM2026 Mets Draft profile: John Smith III
With their 19th pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected John Smith III, an OF from the University of Central Florida.
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