With the 135th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the New York Mets selected right-handed pitcher Austin Troesser, a junior from the SEC’s University of Missouri. This pick is compensation for Chris Bassitt signing with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Troesser in 2023 was 5-3 and had an ERA of 4.73 over the course of 22 appearances and three games started. He struck out 53 over the course of 45 2/3 innings pitched. He walked 17 and gave up 24 earned runs.
Austin Troesser enters in relief for @MizzouBaseball and becomes the 15th arm already to touch 96+ #HeatSheet as seen by @d1baseball staff this weekend.
Tigers up 4-3 on Longhorns, B6. pic.twitter.com/plPFWkBmRO— David Seifert (@DSeifertD1PBR) February 18, 2023
Prospects Live had Troesser ranked 143 among their draft prospects.
A reliever in role and profile, Troesser can get his fastball up to the mid 90s with plus carrying life, but his slider and changeup lack the movement to put hitters away. Betting on the long and lean righty to add extra muscle in pro ball could help in those regards, alongside a smooth and athletic delivery with loads of arm speed. – Will Hoefer
Over the course of his career at Missouri (three seasons), he had an overall ERA of 4.98. He was 8-5 in 37 appearances, and 10 games started. He struck out 76, walked 36, and gave up 43 earned runs.
Troesser earned 2022 SEC Honor Roll for his academic grades.
