FLUSHING, N.Y., July 13, 2025 – The New York Mets selected INF Mitch Voit (#38) and INF Antonio Jimenez (#102) on day one of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
“Tonight, we selected two dynamic players who have the ability to play on the dirt and make an impact at the plate,” said Vice President, Amateur Scouting Kris Gross. “Voit is a versatile player with an explosive swing, who provides power, speed and can play all over the infield. Jimenez has made tremendous strides at the plate on top of his elite arm strength and defense. Both players have shown incredible potential, and we were excited they were available when our pick was up.”
Voit, who recently completed his junior season at the University of Michigan, started all 56 games at second base and hit .346/.471/.668. He led the Wolverines in home runs (14), walks (40), steals (14), SLG (.668) and OPS (1.139). He spent three seasons with the Wolverines, batting .303/.398/.564 with 127 runs, 46 doubles, seven triples, 35 homers, 128 RBI and 19 steals in 169 games. The native of Milwaukee, WI, Voit was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year in 2022.
Jimenez, a right-handed hitting infielder, spent his sophomore year at the University of Central Florida where he appeared in 55 games. He earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors after batting .329/.407/.575 with 55 runs, 14 doubles, two triples, 11 homers and 51 RBI. The Davie, FL native spent one season at the University of Miami before transferring to UCF. He was a four-year letterman at Archbishop McCarthy High School and served as captain in his final year.