Will Watson, a promising 22-year-old right-handed pitcher for A-ball St. Lucie, is making a name for himself in the Mets’ pitching development program, boasting a 2.77 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 28.2 innings during his first full professional season. Selected in the seventh round of the 2024 MLB Draft after a stint at USC, he has seen increased velocity and improved pitch performance due to dedicated training. While focused on continual improvement, Watson remains grounded, keeping his ultimate goal of pitching at Citi Field in mind as he embraces the challenges of his new starting role.
