Brandon Sproat
Brandon Carl Sproat (born September 17, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He was drafted by the Mets in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2]
| Brandon Sproat | |
|---|---|
| New York Mets | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 17, 2000 Pensacola, Florida | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career edit
The Texas Rangers drafted Sproat out of Pace High School in the 7th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. Despite rumors he would sign to an over slot deal, Sproat honored his college commitment and attended the University of Florida.[3] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]
In 2022, Sproat had a career year where he pitched 106+1⁄3 innings, while recording a 9-4 record, and a 3.41 ERA, while striking out 134 batters. For his performance he was named second-team All-SEC.[5][6] Sproat was drafted by the New York Mets in the 3rd round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and returned to Florida.[7] However in 2023, Sproat somewhat struggled after pitching a 4.66 ERA.[8]
Professional career edit
Sproat was selected by the New York Mets in the 2nd round, with the 56th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. On July 14, 2023, Sproat signed with the Mets.[9]
References edit
- ^ Adragna, Luke. "Mets select Brandon Sproat with No. 56 pick in 2023 MLB Draft". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Sanchez, Mark W. "Mets select high-school shortstop Colin Houck, Florida pitcher Brandon Sproat to start MLB Draft". The New York Post. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Why was Brandon Sproat drafted two years in a row by the Mets? Florida Gators pitcher selected in second round". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Brandon Sproat". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony. "Second time's the charm: Mets draft Florida righty Sproat again". MLB.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Brandon Sproat". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "What the New York Mets are getting in Florida baseball pitcher Brandon Sproat". gatorsports.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Mets' Brandon Sproat: Picked 56th Overall". CBS Sports. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Mets sign INF Colin Houck and RHP Brandon Sproat". mlb.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.