Ten years have passed since the 2009 MLB Draft. It wasn’t an especially fantastic one for the New York Mets, but it did land them one guy we’re all familiar with. Lacking a first-round pick one year after coming off their second straight collapse, the draft didn’t include the same firepower of talent as others to follow.
In the second round, with the 72nd overall pick, the Mets selected left-handed pitcher named Steven Matz. It’s hard to believe an entire decade has passed since Matz was drafted by the Mets. At the time, many likely only believed he was perfect for the Mets because of the similarity to his name and the organization.