Brandon Sproat Explained

Brandon Sproat
Team:New York Mets
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:17 September 2000
Birth Place:Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right

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]

Amateur career

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 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

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]

On July 2, 2024, he was announced to be on the roster for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adragna . Luke . Mets select Brandon Sproat with No. 56 pick in 2023 MLB Draft . The Independent Florida Alligator . 10 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Sanchez . Mark W. . Mets select high-school shortstop Colin Houck, Florida pitcher Brandon Sproat to start MLB Draft . The New York Post . 10 July 2023 . 10 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Why was Brandon Sproat drafted two years in a row by the Mets? Florida Gators pitcher selected in second round. July 14, 2023. sportskeeda.com. en.
  4. Web site: Brandon Sproat . pointstreak.com . July 13, 2023.
  5. Web site: DiComo . Anthony . Second time's the charm: Mets draft Florida righty Sproat again . MLB.com . 11 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Brandon Sproat . Baseball Reference . 11 July 2023.
  7. Web site: What the New York Mets are getting in Florida baseball pitcher Brandon Sproat. July 14, 2023. gatorsports.com. en.
  8. Web site: Mets' Brandon Sproat: Picked 56th Overall . CBS Sports . 10 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Mets sign INF Colin Houck and RHP Brandon Sproat. July 14, 2023. mlb.com. en.
  10. Web site: 2024 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed . Callis . Jim . July 2, 2024 . . July 2, 2024 .

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