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Another name that stands out from the draft is Mike Vassel, a pitcher with whom many Mets fans are familiar, especially after his impressive outing during a no-hitter in Triple-A. However, the 2023 season brought challenges as Vassel's strikeout rate plummeted, while his walk rate hit a career high.
Such an alarming drop raises questions about his health and whether he might have hidden injuries affecting his performance. Despite pitching over 130 innings, concerns linger about the trajectory of his career. As he moves to a new organization, the Philadelphia Phillies, the hope is they can optimize his potential, possibly utilizing him as a short-inning reliever where he could rediscover his form.