Mets draft picks 2023: When does New York pick? Full list of MLB Draft selections

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The Big Apple comes with big expectations — and sometimes, big disappointments.

To this point in the 2023 season, the Mets have been arguably MLB's biggest disappointment. They were expected to be World Series contenders, but they find themselves closer to last place than first in the NL East and wild-card races. They're trying to turn their season around, and this week in Seattle, they will have the opportunity to shape their future as well. 

Because the team exceeded the competitive balance tax threshold by more than $40 million last season, the Metropolitans lack a true first-round selection — their pick dropped 10 spots. They'll finally get on the clock at No. 32.

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The round hasn't been kind to the Mets in recent history. They've gone without drafting an All-Star in it since 2014, when they selected Michael Conforto. 

Only two first-rounders from the 2015-21 drafts remain in the organization — starter David Peterson and third baseman Brett Baty. 

Team owner Steve Cohen has promised to spend while also trying to build the farm system to produce sustainable success. Money can solve plenty of problems, but Cohen's checkbook can only go so far. If the Mets want to become one of the league's best, they'll have to start identifying talent better in the draft. 

At MLB's All-Star week, New York will hope to select someone who can one day represent the orange and blue in the Midsummer Classic. The Mets might not make their first selection until No. 32, but they do have two compensation picks thanks to the departures of Jacob deGrom and Chris Bassitt.

Here's where the Mets will select in the 2023 MLB Draft, and who they might take early on. 

Mets draft picks 2023: When does New York pick?

  • CB Round A, Pick 32: Colin Houck, SS, Parkview HS (GA)
  • Round 2, Pick 56: Brandon Sproat, P, Florida
  • Round 3, Pick 91:
  • Round 3, Pick 101:
  • Round 4, Pick 123:
  • Round 4, Pick 134:
  • Round 4, Pick 135:
  • Round 5, Pick 159:
  • Round 6, Pick 186:
  • Round 7, Pick 216:
  • Round 8, Pick 246:
  • Round 9, Pick 276:
  • Round 10, Pick 306:
  • Round 11, Pick 336:
  • Round 12, Pick 366:
  • Round 13, Pick 396:
  • Round 14, Pick 426:
  • Round 15, Pick 456:
  • Round 16, Pick 486:
  • Round 17, Pick 516:
  • Round 18, Pick 546:
  • Round 19, Pick 576:
  • Round 20, Pick 606:

Mets draft order 2023

Round Pick
Competitive Balance Round A 32
2 56
3 91
3 101
4 123
4 134*
4 135*
5 159
6 186
7 216
8 246
9 276
10 306
11 336
12 366
13 396
14 426
15 456
16 486
17 516
18 546
19 576
20 606

* Compensation selection

Mets mock draft 2023

Expect the Mets to focus on pitching, according to the three-round mock draft b SN's Edward Sutelan

Round Pick Player Position School
Comp A 32 Tanner Witt RHP Texas
2 56 Josh Knoth RHP Patchogue-Medford (N.Y.) H.S.
3 91 Grayson Hitt LHP Alabama
3 101 Luke Shliger C Maryland

Mets top five prospects

Here's a look at the Mets' top five prospects, according to MLB Pipeline.

Rank Name Position
1 Kevin Parada C
2 Ronny Mauricio SS
3 Jett Williams SS
4 Alex Ramírez OF
5 Blade Tidwell RHP