McLean Resident Drafted By New York Mets In MLB Draft

MCLEAN, VA — A McLean resident and 2022 graduate of Gonzaga College High School was chosen in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft on Monday by the New York Mets.

Nick Morabito, a former McLean Little Leaguer, told The Washington Post he plans to sign with the Mets and forgo his commitment to Virginia Tech. The slot value for getting picked with the 75th pick is $873,300.

Playing infield and outfield for Gonzaga, Morabito batted .545 with 12 home runs, 10 doubles and six triples this past spring. He helped the team finish 23-12 and win conference and city championships. He was chosen as Gatorade’s District of Columbia High School Baseball Player of the Year for the 2022 spring season.

Morabito plans to spend time at New York’s rookie camp in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the Sun Gazette reported Tuesday. He said he is not sure if the Mets plan for him to play in the infield or the outfield.