Mets Prospect Voit's Big League Debut

0:00For the New York Mets it's March 15th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update Mets prospect Mitch Foyte made a rare start in a grapefruit league game set at a night against the Ashrows The 19-year-old second baseman drafted 38th overall last year Bad at 9th and played seven innings in the Mets 8-2 loss at Cacti Park New York's number 8 prospect got a single in his second ad bat marking a big moment Less than a year after signing for 1.75 million dollars Void has appeared twice before as a substitute in spring training But starting is unusual for someone so new to probe all as a college draftee He's closer and ace to some big leagueers like AJ Ewing who let off that game Still Void has just 22 games under his belt all last summer with single a Saint Lucy Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Void's played approach and enjoyed watching him interact with veterans up close Void called it a huge honor and has picked up tips from players like Carson Benj the Mets first rounder from the year before

1:05He described the team as great people to be around Not everything went perfectly though In the 7th inning Void faced a full count with bases loaded in no outs but struck out on seven pitches The Mets scored just one run that frame Void walked away with a souvenir from his first big league spring hit Fueling his excitement as he builds toward the majors The daily news now is presented by our sponsor linked in the description a pillow that sounds as good as it feels Built for listening in bed So L.I. Soley pillow dot com