Mets select right-hander Alex Petrovic in 2026 Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Mets have chosen right-handed pitcher Alex Petrovic with their sixth-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Petrovic, who attended Auburn University, struggled with injuries in previous seasons but rebounded in 2026, posting a 3.21 ERA over 92.2 innings. He developed improved mechanics during a training program, leading to a significant increase in his fastball velocity. His performance established him as one of the top pitchers in the SEC this year. The Mets will look to integrate Petrovic into their organizational plans following his selection.
- •Petrovic was selected sixth-round by the Mets in the 2026 Draft.
- •He posted a 3.21 ERA in 2026, starting all 17 games.
- •Petrovic faced multiple injuries during his collegiate career.
- •He improved his mechanics at a training facility in Florida.
- •Petrovic's fastball velocity increased to low-to-mid-90s in 2026.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Mets Draft profile: Alex Petrovic
"With their sixth-round pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected Alex Petrovic, a RHP from Auburn University.
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