Mets Secure Top College Prospects
Mets Draft Power-Speed All-American Aidan Robbins, High-Upside Pitcher Shane Sdao in MLB Draft
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Robbins stole 12 bases in 60 games for Texas in 2026, providing value on the basepaths alongside his power-hitting profile.
Robbins' Cape Cod League performance in 2025 featured a .936 OPS over 26 games with a wood bat, underscoring his power and bat speed against elite summer competition.
New data on Robbins shows he was aggressive against fastballs in 2026, posting a .454 average and a .928 slugging percentage on fastballs, a contrast that also contributed to higher strikeout rates on off-speed pitches.
Shane Sdao was selected in the fourth round (120th overall) by the Mets after a standout 2024 season (5-1, 2.96 ERA, 55 strikeouts in 48.2 innings) but missed 2025 due to Tommy John surgery; pre-injury, his fastball was able to touch 97 mph.
The New York Mets selected Texas outfielder Aidan Robbins with the 92nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, landing one of college baseball's most productive hitters in the third round, according to Yahoo Sports. Robbins slashed .333/.435/.697 for the Longhorns this season, clubbing 24 home runs and driving in 64 runs across just 60 games.
The pick caps a breakout run for Robbins, who transferred from Seton Hall and immediately became Texas's most dangerous bat. He earned SEC Newcomer of the Year honors and First Team All-American recognition, per Texas Longhorns Athletics.
Robbins Demolished Fastballs in His Texas Breakout
Robbins was one of college baseball's most dangerous power-speed threats in 2026. He stole 12 bases while hitting 24 home runs, a rare combination that gives scouts reason for excitement. He also posted a .936 OPS over 26 Cape Cod League games in 2025, using a wood bat against elite summer competition.
His numbers against fastballs were especially eye-catching. Robbins hit .454 with a .928 slugging percentage on heaters in 2026. That elite bat speed drove his power, according to Star-Telegram. The tradeoff was strikeouts on breaking balls and off-speed pitches — a known challenge as he moves to pro ball.
Power-Speed Profile Sets Robbins Apart as a Prospect
Robbins is not just a slugger. His 12 stolen bases show he can hurt teams on the basepaths too. That two-way threat is rare and makes him a high-upside pick for New York. The Mets are betting his bat speed and raw power will translate as he climbs through their farm system.
The main concern scouts raise is his aggressive approach. Robbins swings hard at fastballs, which works until pitchers go off-speed. At the pro level, hitters see far more breaking balls. How quickly he adjusts will define his ceiling, per Star-Telegram.
Mets Also Grab Tommy John Survivor Shane Sdao in Round Four
New York did not stop with Robbins. With the 120th overall pick, the Mets selected Texas A&M left-handed pitcher Shane Sdao, per Amazin' Avenue. Sdao missed all of 2025 after Tommy John surgery — a procedure that repairs the elbow's ulnar collateral ligament and typically requires a full year of recovery.
Before the injury, Sdao was a legitimate arm. He went 5-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 2024, striking out 55 batters in just 48.2 innings. His fastball touched 97 mph. The Mets are betting on him regaining that form, making him a depth pick with real upside if healthy.
Mets Build Draft Class Around High-Upside College Talent
New York's draft strategy is clear: target college players with big tools and high ceilings. Robbins is the centerpiece — a bat that is ready to move fast through the system. Sdao adds pitching depth if his elbow holds up after surgery.
Together, the two picks show a Mets front office willing to take calculated risks. Robbins carries strikeout concerns. Sdao carries injury history. But both players have shown what they can do at their best. For a team building its pipeline, that upside is worth the gamble, according to Texas Longhorns Athletics.
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