Blaine McIntosh is the 2019 recipient of the Todd Helton Award, which is given to Tennessee’s high school baseball player of the year. The New York Mets prospect is a centerfielder who’s just 18 years old. New York selected him in the 13th round of the 2019 MLB Draft and signed him on July 5.
McIntosh had already committed to Vanderbilt University. Nonetheless, he opted to play with the Mets in the Gulf Coast League upon being drafted. He’s a big player — standing at 6-foot-4 — who’s highly praised for his speed. McIntosh is even expected to be able to increase his speed and improve his running as he continues to grow.