Cubs Add 99 MPH, 6-Foot-5 Righty in Early Offseason Move: Report
Summary
The Chicago Cubs have signed 22-year-old pitcher Sam Mettert, whose fastball reaches nearly 99 mph. Mettert, an undrafted free agent from St. John's University, was signed for a minor league position. This move is part of the Cubs' early offseason strategy.Key Facts
- The Cubs won 92 games in the latest season and played in the postseason for the first time since 2018.
- Sam Mettert is a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher who played for St. John's University.
- Mettert's fastball was recently measured at 98.5 mph.
- He was signed by the Cubs as a minor league player, even though he was not drafted.
- Mettert had planned to go to graduate school before the Cubs offered him a professional baseball opportunity.
- He also played in the Cape Cod League, where he had a 4.50 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 11 innings.
- This signing is part of the Cubs' strategy to find and develop talent through programs like Tread Athletics.
- The Cubs are preparing for more moves as the offseason progresses, especially during the upcoming winter meetings in December.
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