Pick 1.27 Carson Wiggins is a 6'5", 215-pound right-handed pitcher from Roland, Oklahoma, who plays for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Born June 1, 2005 (age 21 as of mid-2026), he is a draft-eligible sophomore Carson was a top high school prospect (top 100 overall, often ranked as a top-10 RHP in the 2024 class) but went undrafted due to signability concerns and committed to Arkansas. College Career & Stats2025 (Freshman): Reliever role, 14 appearances, 14 IP, 1-1 record, 3.21 ERA, 20 K (12.86 K/9), 9 BB (5.79 BB/9), .143 opponent AVG (or .152 in some reports), 3 saves. Season ended early due to elbow injury (UCL/internal brace surgery, often described as Tommy John). 2026 (Sophomore): Redshirted/missed the season recovering from surgery. He has been throwing bullpens and progressing; MACK - Blade Tidwell revisited. Why do the Mets always have to pick the talented, injured guys? I His limited track record (only 14 college innings) creates risk, but teams value his elite arm talent highly. Draft projections for 2026 have varied (e.g., top 100 on MLB Pipeline, around 80-150 range across boards), with some seeing him as a potential Day 1 pick if healthy and signable.   Repertoire Wiggins is a classic flamethrower with a high-velocity, low-effort delivery and athletic build. Fastball: Primary pitch, elite velocity. Averaged ~98.7 mph in 2025 (per MLB Pipeline), touched 102 mph. Features good rising action/carry and is a swing-and-miss weapon. In high school, it sat 96-98+ mph. Slider: Excellent secondary offering with good movement, high spin, and whiff generation (one report noted a 74% miss rate in limited action). Often described as a plus or near-plus pitch that pairs well with the fastball. Sits in the upper 80s. Others: He has a curveball (mid-80s, power shape) and changeup (or splitter in some reports), though he rarely used them in college (mostly fastball/slider in relief). Developing these will be key if he transitions to starting. Scouting grades (from FanGraphs/others): Fastball 70/70, Slider 60/60, Command 20/30 (big area for improvement). Outlook & Projection Wiggins has huge upside as a high-leverage reliever (fastball/slider combo could move quickly) or potential starter with refinement. Control/command has been inconsistent (walks and wild pitches in college), which is common for young power arms. His size, athleticism, and easy velocity are pluses. Injury history is the main red flag, but reports suggest he's healthy and throwing again heading into the draft period. Many view him as having mid-rotation or back-end bullpen potential at his ceiling, with teams likely to bet on the arm strength in the 2026 draft. MACK - Why do the Mets always have to draft the highly talented, injured guy? Wiggins pitched in the combines and I assume he impressed one or more of the Mets nerds. Pure backend reliever... or is he? Me? Why go here when there are so many, highly talented pitchers still on the board? We're gonna have to wait on this one. Shades of Blade Tidwell. Grade: INC Pick 3.92 -  Aiden Robbins is a top college baseball outfielder (OF) for the University of Texas Longhorns and one of the standout prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft. Background Born: January 14, 2005 (age 21) in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Bats/Throws: Right/Right. Height/Weight: 6'2", around 200-205 lbs. He attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA, and was lightly recruited out of high school before committing to Seton Hall. College Career Seton Hall Pirates (2024-2025): As a freshman in 2024, he started all 43 games and hit .302/.368/.512 with 6 HR and 31 RBI in 162 AB. In 2025 (sophomore year), he broke out big: .422/.537/.652 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, and strong plate discipline in 53 games. His .422 average ranked among the top in Division I. He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League (Harwich Mariners) in both summers and won the league batting title in 2025. Transfer to Texas Longhorns (2026): Robbins transferred via the portal and had an outstanding junior season in the SEC. He slashed roughly .333/.426/.696 (full season stats around 60 games) with 24 HR, 64 RBI, and strong production across the board. He led Texas in many offensive categories. Highlights: SEC Newcomer of the Year, Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, hit for the cycle early in the season, and tied for one of the highest single-season HR totals in Texas program history (third-most). He performed well in postseason play and helped Texas in regional/super regional action. Scouting and Draft Outlook Robbins is known as a pure hitter with a quick, compact right-handed swing, high leg kick, good bat speed, and excellent barrel control/hard-hit rates. He shows loud raw power (especially after adding strength), improved lift, and solid plate discipline. Defense: Projected to a corner outfield spot (solid defender, above-average speed, average arm); he has played center and right field. Draft Projection: Top-50 prospect, often ranked in the 20s-40s range (fringe first-round to early rounds). Seen as a high-floor bat with first-round upside due to his track record and tools. He has been called a "Baseball Jesus" in some circles (related to his hair) and is praised for his work ethic, approach, and competitiveness. Robbins went from a mid-major standout to one of the top college hitters in the country after moving to Texas. He's a polished, productive college bat ready to make an impact in pro ball soon. MACK - I am extremely surprised that Robbins was still around for the 92nd pick. He was ranked 29th. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that the Mets had other plans and never expected him to be around. Fine with me. Excellent bat and glove. Should be ready just about the time Soto should move to first.