Official 2007 Mets Draft Thread | Starts 6/7 - ESPN2 @ 2 PM

[Jose7]

Closer starting to come into his own

* Gilbert Qui

[YungNeef]

Mets took Eric Niesen. I don't get why we are in love with relief pitchers now.

[Jose7]

Eric Niesen was taken 99 overall.
6'0 power lefty.

Comments: Niesen has found success since moving into Wake Forest's bullpen earlier in the season. His fastball has picked up a few notches, and he throws it with a three-quarter arm angle. That being said, he lacks deception for a lefty reliever and his other pitches lag behind the fastball.

[Jose7]

Mets Select Stephen Clyne.

[YungNeef]

Angels takes Harvey before we were allowed to pass on him again.

[Jose7]

Richard Lucas looks awesome...

Check out these quotes.

RICHARD LUCAS
THIRD BASE
Jacksonville, FL (Wolfson HS)
Perfect Game describes Lucas as a having a solid frame and strong build...good enough infielder and has the speed and athletic ability to play the outfield....good offensive type player that will take the extra base and is aggressive first to third who shows good anticipation and instincts...played with Wolfson in the 2004 Class 5A State Championship game...shows power potential and is a very interesting young "07"...has a high school GPA of 3.25.

SHOUPPE ON LUCAS: "He is the best third baseman in the country in my opinion. For a big guy he has the best, softest hands you will ever see in a big kid. He has Major League hands. If it hits his glove, you are out. He won't bobble or miss many. He played shortstop in high school and could probably play there at this level if you wanted a 6'3", 215 pound shortstop. If he isn't that big, he sure looks it. He projects as an outstanding Division I third baseman."

MARTIN, JR. ON LUCAS: "He is a big, physical third baseman. He is the truest third baseman I have seen in three years. When you look at him take ground balls you become even more impressed. He has great hands. He is an inside/out guy that will hit a lot of doubles off our screen. The way he swings the bat, the path of his bat and his approach to hitting, is very similar to Matt Diaz. That is what really intrigued us about him. He has a bright future. It will be a battle with the pros for him as well because he made a lot of noise at the last two showcases."

The quotes are from the 2 FSU assistant coaches.

We just drafted Zach Lutz 3B. Check the first page for updates.

[YungNeef]

We went from drafting relief pitchers to taking 3rd basemen. We will have to go over slot money to keep Lucas from going to FSU IMO...

[randomhero423]

he sounds really good. a lil surprised at getting a 3b, but with the way he sounds. i'd go over slot money. we're a big market team why not.

[YungNeef]

He probably will be switched to another position or at least I hope they do.

[mjhp911]

You can never have enough pitching...

[Jose7]

6, 213: Guillaume Leduc, RHP, Edouard Montpetit College (Montreal), R/R, 6-4, 192, 7/28/87
7, 243: Lucas Duda, 1B, USC, L/R, 6-4, 225, 2/3/86
8, 273: Daniel McDonald, RHP, Seton Hall University, L/R, 5-11, 195, 4/17/86
9, 303: Michael Olmstead, RHP, Cypress College, R/R, 6-6, 250, 5/2/87
10, 333: Brandon Richey, SS, Northwestern State University, R/R, 5-10, 180, 4/27/86
11, 363: Matthew Bouchard, SS, Georgetown University, R/R, 5-11, 180, 12/12/86
12, 393: William Morgan, RHP, Lewis & Clark State College, R/R, 6-1, 205, 11/3/85
13, 423: Jordan Abruzzo, C, University of San Diego, R/R, 6-3, 230, 8/12/84
14, 453: Robert Carson, LHP, Hattiesburg HS (Mo.), L/L, 6-3, 220, 1/23/89
15, 483: Jefferies Tatford, C, University of Louisiana (Lafayette), L/R, 6-3, 210, 9/16/84

[randomhero423]

anyone know if any STJ people were taken?

[Jose7]

Stephen Clyne is pitching on ESPN. He came in with 1st and third and just got a double play ball!

He throws hard too.

[Jose7]

We drafted HoJo's son.

2007 New York Mets Draft Selections:

S1, 42: Edward Kunz, RHP, Oregon State University, R/R, 6-5, 250, 4/8/86
S1, 47: Nathan Vineyard, LHP, Woodland HS (Ga.), L/L, 6-2, 200, 10/3/88
2, 77: Scott Moviel, RHP, Saint Edward HS (Oh.), R/R, 6-11, 245, 5/7/88
2, 93: Brant Rustich, RHP, UCLA, R/R, 6-6, 225, 1/23/85
3, 99: Eric Niesen, LHP, Wake Forest University, L/L, 6-0, 185, 9/4/85
3, 123: Stephen Clyne, RHP, Clemson University, R/R, 6-2, 205, 9/22/84
4, 153: Richard Lucas, 3B, Wolfson Senior HS (Fla.), R/R, 6-0, 205, 11/2/88
5, 183: Zach Lutz, 3B, Alvernia College (Pa.), R/R, 6-2, 215, 6/3/86
6, 213: Guillaume Leduc, RHP, Edouard Montpetit College (Montreal), R/R, 6-4, 192, 7/28/87
7, 243: Lucas Duda, 1B, USC, L/R, 6-4, 225, 2/3/86
8, 273: Daniel McDonald, RHP, Seton Hall University, L/R, 5-11, 195, 4/17/86
9, 303: Michael Olmstead, RHP, Cypress College, R/R, 6-6, 250, 5/2/87
10, 333: Brandon Richey, SS, Northwestern State University, R/R, 5-10, 180, 4/27/86
11, 363: Matthew Bouchard, SS, Georgetown University, R/R, 5-11, 180, 12/12/86
12, 393: William Morgan, RHP, Lewis & Clark State College, R/R, 6-1, 205, 11/3/85
13, 423: Jordan Abruzzo, C, University of San Diego, R/R, 6-3, 230, 8/12/84
14, 453: Robert Carson, LHP, Hattiesburg HS (Mo.), L/L, 6-3, 220, 1/23/89
15, 483: Jefferies Tatford, C, University of Louisiana (Lafayette), L/R, 6-3, 210, 9/16/84
16, 513: Christopher Fournier, LF, George Mason University, R/R, 6-0, 188, 8/24/84
17, 543: Brandon Efferson, RHP, Zachary HS (La.), R/R, 5-11, 170, 11/25/88
18, 573: Michael Antonini, LHP, Georgia College & State University, R/L, 6-0, 190, 8/6/85
19, 603: Ernesto Gonzalez, SS, George Wallace CC, R/R, 5-10, 165, 1/16/87
20, 633: Dylan Owen, RHP, Francis Marion University, R/R, 5-11, 185, 7/12/86
21, 663: Dillon Gee, RHP, University of Texas (Arlington), R/R, 6-1, 195, 4/28/86
22, 693: Tyler Vaughn, 3B, UC Irvine, R/R, 6-2, 200, 3/21/85
23, 723: Norberto Navarro, C, Pasco Hernando CC, R/R, 5-11, 188, 5/5/87
24, 753: Michael Parker, 2B, George Washington University, R/R, 5-10, 180, 2/28/85
25, 783: Nicholas Abbott, RHP, Weber HS (Ut.), R/R, 6-2, 170, 7/17/88
26, 813: Bradley Burns, RHP, University of Oklahoma, R/R, 6-4, 182, 5/28/86
27, 843: Kyle Catto, RHP, Southern Illinois University, R/R, 6-3, 200, 11/27/84
28, 873: Kyle Maxie, C, Pearl River CC, L/R, 6-2, 220, 10/3/86
29, 903: Roydrick Merritt, LHP, Southern University A&M, L/L, 6-0, 187, 9/22/85
30, 933: Rylan Sandoval, 2B, Chabot College, R/R, 5-10, 185, 8/10/87
31, 962: Antonio Peraza, LHP, La Mirada HS, L/L, 6-1, 185, 11/3/89
32, 991: Juan Centeno, C, Antonio Luchetti HS, L/R, 5-9, 172, 11/16/89
33, 1020: Nicholas Abshire, SS, Iowa HS (Ia.)?, R/R, 6-1, 185, 11/25/88
34, 1049: Terry Johnson, SS, William Carey College, R/R, 6-2, 180, 2/20/85
35, 1078: Jason Lavorgna, RHP, Eastern Connecticut State University, R/R, 5-9, 190, 3/4/86
36, 1106: Glen Johnson, SS, South Fork HS (Fla.), S/R, 5-11, 161, 7/24/88
37, 1134: Jose Alvarez, 3B, Otay Ranch High School (Ca.), R/R, 5-11, 210, 2/7/89
38, 1162: Brandon Kawal, LF, Concordia University, R/R, 6-3, 215, 10/29/84
39, 1190: Alonzo Harris, SS, McComb HS (Miss.), R/R, 6-0, 170, 1/16/89

Notes:
The Mets passed in round 40, the 4th team to pass.
The signing deadline is August 15, 2007.

GREEN: Player is signed.
RED: Player will not sign.

[YungNeef]

Lavorgna is going to sign today from what I read. I hope we can get all these guys signed. With the draft and follow gone, we will need to get these guys signed.

[Jose7]

Jordan Abruzzo, C, University of San Diego, R/R, 6-3, 230, 8/12/84 has signed and will be in St Lucie on Monday.

[randomhero423]

i have a feeling most of these guys will sign. since we didn't draft the last rounds. this gives us more $$.

hojo's son isn't signing btw.

[DDV]

omar isnt known to be a great drafter at all but as long as he keeps signing those dominican singing bonus babbies who cares..

[randomhero423]

ever heard of joe smith?

[Jose7]

omar isnt known to be a great drafter at all but as long as he keeps signing those dominican singing bonus babbies who cares..

Chad Cordero? The same guy who came up 2 months after he was drafted by the Expos.