SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The New York Mets went a long way to find their first-round draft pick, a center fielder from Wyoming who didn’t even have a chance to play high school baseball.
Brandon Nimmo was selected by the cash-strapped Mets with the No. 13 overall choice Monday night. The left-handed hitter is considered a fast runner with plenty of potential at the plate despite a unique schedule and limited chances to play.
Wyoming does not have high school baseball and the state has produced just two draft picks in the past decade, according to Baseball America.
The 18-year-old Nimmo plays American Legion ball and was selected MVP at a showcase game in Chicago. He worked out for major league teams in Arizona this spring.
