The 2026 MLB Draft rolled on this Sunday, and the New York Mets just snagged a serious arm out of Auburn. Alex Petrovic, the Tigers' Sunday starting pitcher, got picked 181st overall in the sixth round.
A Sweet Deal for the Mets?
Petrovic is the second Auburn star to hear his name called this draft, following Chris Rembert who went to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round on Saturday. The Mets are looking at a slot value of $364.6 thousand for Petrovic, which honestly, feels like a pretty sweet deal for a guy who was literally the final game starter in weekend series and showed up big time.Auburn's Clutch Arm
This dude really came into his own as a redshirt sophomore in 2026. He appeared in 31 games over his three seasons at Auburn, but 2026 was his breakout year. Petrovic started 17 games that season, absolutely owning the Sunday spot for Auburn's pitching rotation. He snagged 10 wins and punched out 92 batters across 92 2/3 innings. Talk about stepping up! Auburn won 12 games when he was on the mound, including an insane five-game winning streak to kick off the season and another four-game run during SEC play. The guy was clutch. Petrovic is expected to sign with the Mets, which will wrap up his Auburn career with an 11-2 record over three seasons, a 3.60 ERA, and 134 strikeouts. Mets fans, you just got a serious competitor who knows how to close out a series. Get ready!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.