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Mets sign 2-way star to $1.75 million value contract after MLB Draft
The New York Mets used their first pick in the MLB Draft to select a two-way star.
And on Thursday, they signed him to a value deal.
The slot value for the No. 38 pick was $2.569 million. The Mets signed Mitch Voit for $1.75 million.
The Michigan second baseman and pitcher has parallels to Padres standout Jake Cronenworth, writes Jim Callis.
"One of best hitters in college class, 15-20 HR potential, low-90s on the mound," Callis adds.
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Of course, many top athletes play both ways in college, but very few pursue it professionally.
But the Mets specifically announced Voit as a two-way player with his selection. He was one of only three guys in the entire 20-round draft that was designated by his drafting team as a two-way player.
That at least implies a bit that the Mets aren't going to limit Voit in the early going.
To actually make the majors as a two-way guy would be a surprise, but this gives Voit a double chance of being successful. If one set of skills doesn't translate, maybe the other does.
It's certainly a great chance to take for the Mets.
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