Mets Draft Florida Pitcher Luke McNeillie in 5th Round

Luke McNeillie, a right-handed pitcher for the University of Florida, heard his name called by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. This selection marks McNeillie as the first player from the Gators' baseball team to be drafted this year, with his selection occurring on the second day of the proceedings.

The Mets' decision to pick McNeillie in the fifth round highlights their interest in the promising arm out of the highly-regarded SEC program. As the initial Florida player to be drafted, McNeillie will look to begin his professional career after a solid collegiate tenure.