Morning Briefing: Jett Williams Hit on Helmet With Fastball
Good morning, Mets fans!
Top Mets prospect Jett Williams got hit in the helmet with a 98 mph pitch on Friday night. He seemed okay walking off but did have to leave the game. Williams is having a resurgent 2025 season with an .831 OPS in Binghamton and will hope to avoid missing time.
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On This Date in Mets History
1963: The Mets signed Bud Harrelson to a $10,000 pro contract. Harrelson made his pro debut two years later.
1977: The Mets drafted future 1986 World Series teammates Wally Backman and Mookie Wilson.
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Born on This Date: Esix Snead (1976), Roberto Petagine (1971).
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