Brandon Sproat

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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. [3] [4] 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. [5] However in 2023, Sproat somewhat struggled after pitching to a 4.66 ERA. [6]

Professional career

Sproat was selected by the New York Mets in the second round, with the 56th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft; [7] [8] he signed with the Mets on July 14, 2023. [9]

On July 2, 2024, Sproat was announced to be on the roster for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game. [10] In his first professional season, he compiled a 7-4 record and 3.40 ERA with 131 strikeouts in 116+1⁄3 innings pitched; his 24 appearances (23 starts) were split between the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, and Triple-A Syracuse Mets. Following the season, Sproat was selected as New York's Minor League Player of the Year. [11]

Sproat began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, where he posted an 8-6 record and 4.24 ERA with 113 strikeouts across 26 appearances (25 starts). On September 7, 2025, the Mets selected Sproat's contract, adding him to their active roster. [12] He debuted the same day as the starting pitcher against the Cincinnati Reds, pitching for 6 innings and striking out 7 in a 2–3 loss. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Brandon Sproat". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ DiComo, Anthony. "Second time's the charm: Mets draft Florida righty Sproat again". MLB.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Brandon Sproat". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "What the New York Mets are getting in Florida baseball pitcher Brandon Sproat". gatorsports.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Mets' Brandon Sproat: Picked 56th Overall". CBS Sports. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Adragna, Luke. "Mets select Brandon Sproat with No. 56 pick in 2023 MLB Draft". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. ↑ Sanchez, Mark W. (10 July 2023). "Mets select high-school shortstop Colin Houck, Florida pitcher Brandon Sproat to start MLB Draft". The New York Post. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "Mets sign INF Colin Houck and RHP Brandon Sproat". mlb.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ Callis, Jim (July 2, 2024). "2024 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed". MLB.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ Puma, Mike (2024-09-23). "Brandon Sproat: Mets 2024 Minor League Player Of The Year". Baseball America. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  12. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (September 7, 2025). "Mets Activate Reed Garrett, Designate Justin Garza". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  13. ↑ DiComo, Anthony (September 7, 2025). "Sproat shines in debut, but Mets know they've got to turn up heat". MLB.com . Retrieved September 8, 2025.
Brandon Sproat
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Sproat with the Mets in 2024
New York Mets – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (2000-09-17) September 17, 2000 (age 25)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2025, for the New York Mets
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Active roster
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