Mets Select Anthony Kay with 31th Pick in First Round

Last night, the New York Mets selected LHP Anthony Kay out of UCONN with the 31st pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. Kay went 9-2 this year in 17 starts with an ERA of 2.65. He had 263 strikeouts, which set a UCONN strikeout record that was previously held by Matt Barnes, who now plays for the Red Sox. Kay was also drafted by the Mets in 2013 out of  Ward Melville High School, which is the same high that Steven Matz went to. Kay's fastball ranges from 90-95 miles per hour. His best pitch is his changeup which he can throw from 82-86 miles per hour. He might have the best changeup in the entire draft. It's a very effective pitch, especially against right-handed hitters. In addition to his changeup and fastball, he also features a a curveball. His curveball has a tight spin and sharp break and is thought to have average potential. He throws it between 79-81 miles per hour. He doesn't throw his curveball nearly as often as he uses his chanegup.  Kay has solid command and is projected to be a three-pitch pitcher. He models his game after Yankee great LHP Andy Pettitte. The Mets are hoping that Kay is able to have the type of career that Pettitte had.