NEW YORK -- Despite a home white Mets jersey draped over his shoulders and a swath of television cameras in his face, the reality of big league life had still not registered for Jarred Kelenic. Perhaps that is for good reason: For even a prospect as highly touted as Kelenic, whom New York drafted No. 6 overall earlier this month, the journey from Rookie ball to Flushing will take time.
"It hasn't really still sunk in yet, as I'm sitting here today," Kelenic said. "To hear your name called [on Draft night] was something special."
Once that climb is completed, the Mets hope, days like Wednesday -- when they introduced their highest selection in 14 years to the media at Citi Field -- will transform into a more regular occurrence for their first-round Draft pick.