The Mets drafted left-handed pitcher David Roseboom in the 17th round of the 2014 draft out of South Carolina-Upstate. He was previously drafted in 2010 by the Boston Red Sox in the 47th from LaSalle Institute of Troy, New York but instead decided to go to college.

Roseboom from Pattersonville, New York was a starter in college but has been exclusively a reliever in the Mets system with all 93 appearances coming out of the bullpen. Overall, he has gone 5-5 with 16 saves, 2.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and has struck out 128 batters in 122 innings.

This year, Roseboom has gone from middle reliever to setup guy to now being the Binghamton Mets closer with the trade of Akeel Morris and the promotion of Beck Wheeler. He is 1-0 with four saves, a 2.48 ERA and is holding opponents to a .200 average in 36.1 innings

Since April 24th, his earned run average is 1.82 and has given up only seven extra base hits in 106 at bats during that span. For the season, lefties are slashing a measly .170/.274/.264 off the 24-year old lefty. He has also had the opportunity to bat for the first time in his pro career this year, going 1 for 1 with a double, run scored and a walk.

MMN – First off want to thank you for taking time to talk to me and congrats on a great season so far. What was it like being drafted by the Mets being a native New Yorker?

Dave – No problem and thank you. It was a great honor to be drafted by the New York Mets being a New York Native.

MMN – Who did you grow up a fan of?

Dave – Well I grew up in a die hard Yankee house hold :). But when i was drafted by Boston out of high school that went out the window.

MMN – Has your daily preparation changed at all since you’ve started closing games for Binghamton?

Dave – Not all that much, I don’t really look into the situation. I just execute the pitch called and try to stay flat lined with my emotions.

MMN – For people that haven’t seen you pitch can you talk about your repertoire and how you like to attack hitters?

Dave – I have a four pitch mix; fastball, slider, and I throw two different change ups. One is a two-seam circle change and the other is a split change.

As far as attacking the hitters, it all about being aggressive in the zone with all my pitches but especially my offspeed.

MMN – You had been completely dominant in the lower minors until you hit St. Lucie. How did that help you make some adjustments?

Dave – St Lucie was the first time in my professional career that I faced a lot of adversity. And I got away from what I had a lot of success with. But also it was a learning experience, I learned how to put a bad outing behind me and be ready for the next night. I’ve carried that along with my routine to Binghamton.

MMN – What would you contribute the success to that you’ve had this season?

Dave – I contribute a lot of my success to Glenn Abbott, the pitching coach here in Binghamton. He has really helped me form a mentality/approach that has really worked well for me.

MMN – What has it been like in the B-Mets bullpen since it has essentially gotten a complete overhaul besides you since the season started?

Dave – We have a bunch a characters in our pen. A lot of great personalities, we have three or four good laughs a game.

MMN – Who is the toughest opponent you’ve faced in the minors?

Dave – Raimel Tapia of the Yard Goats, he is a great contact lefty with two strikes.

MMN – What do you think you need to improve on to take the next step and get yourself closer to big league ready?

Dave – Being more consistent with my strike throwing while being more aggressive and getting on top of the hitters better.

MMN – What is it like to be able to watch Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith on a daily basis now?

Dave – They’re defiantly going be great someday. They both have the tools and potential to be big league stars. But more importantly, both are great teammates and bring a lot good vibes to the clubhouse.

MMN – How does it feel to have a 1.000 batting average? When was the last time you had a hit before you’re double this year?

Dave – It feels great, the last hit I got was my senior year of high school.

MMN – How often do you take batting practice as a reliever?

Dave – Haha very very rarely, we have had one relief pitcher batting practice this year in Binghamton.

MMN – Who’s the best hitter of the group?

Dave – I would have to choose Kevin McGowan‘s great gap to gap power. He was my first pick in the draft we had. Guy hits moon shots.

MMN – We talking Bartolo Colon power?

Dave – I don’t know, Big Sexy has some light tower power.

MMN – Thanks for answering all my questions and good luck the rest of the season!

Dave – Thank you very much!