Mets 2026 Mock Draft June 22 Update: No General Consensus Emerges

The MLB draft is less than a month away! Earlier in June, we reviewed the early mock drafts to see who was projected to go to the Mets with the 27th overall pick. You can view that article here.

We broke down the typical archetype Kris Gross and David Stearns typically draft: an athletic college bat that is an up-the-middle defender, with plus plate discipline, plus pitch recognition, a plus hit tool, and can run well.

The breakdown of the projected players in those drafts:

College Hitter – Aiden Robbins, OF (2)
College Pitcher – Tegan Kuhns, RHP (2)
College Pitcher – Cade Townsend, RHP
College Pitcher – Mason Edwards, LHP
High School Pitcher, Carson Boleman, LHP
College Hitter – Ryder Helfrick, C
High School Pitcher – Jared Grindlinger, LHP
College Hitter – Caden Sorrell, OF
High School Hitter – Will Brick, C

Mock Drafts Since June 2

MLB.com

Jim Callis of MLB.com projected Aiden Robbins to the Mets with the 27th overall pick in both of his last two mock drafts. Robbins shows a quick bat with strong contact ability and rarely chases out of the zone. He profiles as more hit tool than power right now, though his frame suggests he could add strength and pop as he fills out. An above-average runner, he’s capable of playing all three outfield spots.

Aiden Robbins ranks 30 on Pipeline, 18 on Baseball America and is unranked on Baseball Prospectus.

Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com projects catcher Daniel Jackson to the Mets in the first round. Outside of Korey Lee in Gross’s first draft, this would be a big departure for both Stearns and Gross. Jackson is a power-over-hit catcher who is a plus baserunner with a good but not great arm. He is not a great receiver and may not be able to stay at catcher. He has taken reps in the outfield.

Daniel Jackson ranks 39 on Pipeline, 35 on Baseball America and is unranked on Baseball Prospectus.

ESPN

Kiley McDaniel of ESPN projected Brody Bumila, a left-handed pitcher from Bishop Feehan High School to the Mets with their first pick. Bumila underwent internal brace surgery in 2025 and returned in 2026 strong. He has a strong fastball and changeup combination, but will need to develop either his slider or a different breaking pitch if he wants to be a major league starter. He throws strikes but does not really have a feel for spin, which does not fit into the type of pitcher the Mets tend to draft and develop.

Brody Bumila ranks 19 on Pipeline, 22 on Baseball America and is 14 on Baseball Prospectus.

Bleacher Report

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report projects outfielder AJ Gracia to the Mets. Gracia is a college hitter who, similar to Carson Benge before being drafted, has tinkered with his swing over the last year to improve bat speed and get to more power. He draws plenty of walks, but it is unclear if he is more patient or more passive. He has played some center field, but likely profiles more as a corner outfielder. He can impact the ball for average and power.

AJ Gracia ranks 17 on Pipeline, 15 on Baseball America and is 16 on Baseball Prospectus.

The Athletic

Keith Law of The Athletic projects the Mets to draft high school shortstop and right-handed pitcher Archer Horn with their first pick.

Horn is a two-way player who has strong power traits and good athleticism. He could have the potential to stick at shortstop, but may fit better at second or third base. As a pitcher, he throws in the low 90s and can touch 95 miles per hour. His curveball has good but not great spin, and he pairs his changeup well with his fastball. He is committed to Stanford, which is typically a difficult school to pry draftees away from, so he likely would require going over slot.

Archer Horn ranks 67 on Pipeline, 48 on Baseball America and is unranked on Baseball Prospectus.

Fansided

Mark Powell of Fansided projects the Mets to draft right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns with their first pick. Kuhns was previously projected by Keith Law in his first mock draft. He averages 94 miles per hour on his fastball but projects to be able to add velocity, has a very high spin curveball, a slider, a cutter, and a changeup.

Tegan Kuhns ranks 24 on Pipeline, 23 on Baseball America and is 11 on Baseball Prospectus.

Recap

Aiden Robbins and Archer Horn seem to be the players closest to the type Stearns and Gross have gravitated to over the years. It will be interesting to see if they go against type and draft a prep bat or a pitcher with their first pick. As we get closer to the draft, it will also be interesting to monitor if there is more uniformity with these mock drafts.