Mets 2024 Round Four Draft Pick - 111th Overall - OF Eli Serrano III

 

With their 4th selection in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Mets have taken OF Eli Serrano III from North Carolina State, 21, 6'5", 201 pounds, Bats L, Throws L, DOB: 5/1/2003.

From MLB Pipeline:  Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40. Ryan Clifford earned a seven-figure bonus out of Pro5 Academy (Apex, N.C.) in 2022 and has since played his way onto MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list as a member of the Mets' organization. But at the time he was drafted, there were some evaluators who thought another outfielder on the same club was a superior talent. Serrano opted to attend North Carolina State, where he has impressed with his bat-to-ball skills, yet disappointed with his power. He helped the Wolfpack reach the College World Series as a Draft-eligible sophomore this year but hit just .289 with 14 homers in two seasons...Serrano has a smooth, easy left-handed swing and a lanky 6-foot-5 frame that provides leverage. He makes consistent contact with ease despite his long limbs and can crush some balls in batting practice, but he doesn't drive the ball in games and is feeble against southpaws. He projected as a 25-30 home run threat in high school but hasn't grown into the bat speed or strength that scouts expected...After playing first base as a freshman, he played a credible center field with average-to-solid arm strength this spring. He has good instincts in center, but he's probably destined for an outfield corner as a pro.

Stats:

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Year	Age	AgeDif	Tm	Lg	Lev	Aff	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	TB	GDP	HBP	SH	SF	IBB
2023	--		NC State	ACC	NCAA		53	217	185	37	54	12	0	7	32	2	1	24	37	.292	.389	.470	.859	87	4	6	1	1	2
2024	--		NC State	ACC	NCAA		61	290	246	56	70	9	0	9	39	7	1	32	37	.285	.380	.431	.811	106	2	7	3	2	1
All Levels (2 Seasons)							114	507	431	93	124	21	0	16	71	9	2	56	74	.288	.384	.448	.832	193	6	13	4	3	3

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Generated 7/15/2024.

ACC Digital Network on YouTube: Eli Serrano nails runner at plate, Clutch HR.

The Prospect Pipeline on YouTube: Eli Serrano