Binghamton University’s Nick Roselli Selected by New York Mets in MLB Draft

Binghamton University baseball star Nick Roselli has made it to the big leagues by being chosen by the New York Mets in the Major League Baseball Draft. Roselli was picked in the 11th round and according to Binghamton University, he is the  highest position player taken by their program in 34 years.

The second baseman helped the Bearcats to win the America East Championship in his freshman year with the Bearcats. Roselli played three seasons, and clobbered 26 home runs in only 439 at-bats.

In Roselli's junior year, he had a .388 batting average in 27 games, which is remarkable because he was battling injuries throughout the season.  Roselli is known for his clutch hitting by batting .378 in 11 tournament games.

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Head coach Tim Sinicki talked about how Roselli had his eye on the big leagues from the day he walked onto campus. He wishes him all the best as he chases his dream of playing in the Major League.

Roselli is the first Binghamton second baseman to have been drafted and the school's highest position player taken since Ben Anderson was selected by Texas in the 13th round of the 2019 draft. Anderson is currently pitching for the Rangers' Double-A team.

Roselli becomes Binghamton's 16th MLB Pick and the first since the MLB draft was reduced to 20 rounds in 2021.His passion for the game and with an impressive track record of success, Nick Roselli is a welcome addition to the ranks of the New York Mets.