CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College outfielder Joe Suozzi (Glen Cove, N.Y.) signed a professional contract with the New York Mets as an undrafted free agent on Monday night. Suozzi, who grew up just 20 miles from Citi Field, graduated from BC in May with a degree in economics from the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.
This year's Major League Baseball Draft was shortened from 40 rounds to just five following the suspension of the season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite his shortened senior season, which lasted just 15 games, Suozzi was rated as the No.