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Mets “least valuable” first-round pick in team history is Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith isn’t the worst first-round pick the New York Mets have ever had. Unlike many, he actually reached the big leagues. For this, we can never call him the worst first-round pick in franchise history.

Smith does, however, carry with him the worst MLB WAR. At -1.8, he beats everyone else in being the least valuable to actually reach the majors.

Through his first 105 MLB games, Smith is hitting .210/.259/.406. With a stick in his hand, he’s below replacement level. When he’s wearing a glove, he’s apparently even worse.