Mets Select Seven Pitchers On Day 2 Of MLB Draft After selecting Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker in the first round on Sunday night, the Mets picked nine times on Monday in rounds 2-10. Author: Jul 12, 2021 After the Mets got a steal in Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker at No. 10 overall, who signed a $6 million signing bonus, they loaded up on more arms in rounds 2-10 on Monday. Starting with right-hander Calvin Ziegler in the second round, the Amazins' proceeded to draft six more pitchers, which put their total at eight hurlers in the first two days. Round 1: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt Despite being projected to go in the top eight, Rocker fell to the Mets at No. 10 due to his high money demands and a slight dip in velocity this season. Regardless, Rocker has ace-like potential, and was one of the biggest names in all of college baseball this year.