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New York Mets
Overall Talent Grade - B
Top Selections - #18 Ike Davis, #22 Reese Havens, #33 Brad Holt, #68 Javier Rodriguez, #100 Kirk Nieuwenhuis, #134 Sean Ratliff
Early Selections Overview - Teams shouldn't draft on need, but when that need is simply replenishing the farm system as quickly as possible it's good to grab some polished talent. The Mets couldn't have done a much better job in doing that. Davis and Havens are hitters that they could likely start off in full season ball and Holt could give them a fast rising power arm. Ratliff should not go unnoticed either as he provides a potent power bat that could surprise some people.
Sleepers/Tough Signings - The Mets have to be thrilled that Josh Satin fell to them at the 194th overall pick, as he profiles as a big hitting middle infielder. It was quite a surprise to see him fall that far. Mitch Houck, the 524th overall pick, could surprise some Mets fans with his performance as the left-hander is the owner of a sharp cutter that could give hitters problems at any level.
ROUND 1
- #18 Ike Davis - Arizona State - 1B
Baseball America writes: The son of former big league reliever Ron Davis, Ike was not a scouts' favorite coming into his junior season. A decorated high school career that included a star turn with Team USA's youth national squad and an MVP award at the 2004 Aflac Classic, and his pitching family pedigree, had most scouts regarding him as a pitcher out of high school. He decided to go to Arizona State rather than sign as a Rays 19th-round pick, and he started on the mound and batted cleanup in his first game as a Sun Devil. He struggled with wood in the Alaska League in 2006 and in the Cape in 2007, when he cut his summer short to have right wrist surgery. He returned to the mound as a closer in 2008 and played first base to keep his arm fresh. He also worked to incorporate his lower half more and was having a banner season, leading the Sun Devils in the triple crown categories as well as saves, before missing time with a ribcage injury. Davis has excellent raw power, comparing to former ASU star Jeff Larish, but he's a much better defender with a better swing and better pitch recognition. Davis is above-average at first base and should be able to play an outfield corner as well due to his plus arm; his below-average speed could limit him to left.
Tartans Take: The Mets badly wanted to add some thump to their farm system and Davis helps them in a big way. A polished bat with a track record, they could likely move Davis quickly up the ladder.
- #22 *Reese Havens - South Carolina - SS
Baseball America writes: Coming off a strong showing in the Cape Cod League last summer when he hit .314 with five home runs, Havens positioned himself to be one of the top middle infielders in this draft class. Steady and durable, Havens has been a fixture in the middle of the diamond for the Gamecocks since his freshman year. His consistency in always being in the lineup parallels his consistent improvement offensively and defensively every season since arriving in Columbia. Drafted out of high school by the Rockies in the 29th round, Havens has improved his range, hands and agility and now has the defensive ability and arm strength to stay at shortstop in the professiona