The Pitcher Who Defied Scouting | New York Mets News

Zac Thornton, the Mets’ surprise rookie pitcher, defied every baseball scouting rule—no college offers, no draft pedigree, a fastball barely above 80 mph. After a lost senior season and a shaky high school career, he was nearly written off… until a coach at Barton Community College saw something others missed: his loose arm, athleticism, and heart. That gamble paid off big time, proving that velocity isn’t everything—and the Mets just found a hidden gem while the rest of the league looked the other way. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/945ad5ca9e97a9a6