The Mets finally went with a college player in the fourth round, grabbing University of Miami third baseman David Thompson. Thompson was highly productive in 2015 for Miami after having a slew of injury issues during his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Thompson had been drafted by the Yankees in the 38th round of the 2012 draft. At the time, he was a well-regarded power-hitting prospect who was also a great quarterback prospect, and he was considered nearly unsignable coming out of high school. Unfortunately, he tore his labrum almost right off the bat, and his arm strength never returned, ending his football career.