The Mets and Mitch Voit Incident

There was quite a stir around the Mets during the recent draft. Their first-round pick, Mitch Voit, ranked No. 38, found himself in hot water after a controversial celebration. It happened right before the March draft during what they called the Viral Celebration. Voit pretended to mimic cocaine use while celebrating a big play.

On Monday, the Vice President of Amateur Scouting for the Mets addressed this incident, saying he had discussed the celebration with Voit earlier in the spring. He expressed confidence that it wouldn’t be a recurring issue, stating, “it’s not a problem.” The incident unfolded during a game where Voit made a notable play—a base-clearing triple against USC.

Gross, the scouting VP, commented, “Yes, it was addressed. I talked to him early in spring and noted that. He’s just a young guy caught up in the moment. It was an intense game, and, well, he made a mistake. But he acknowledged it and handled it with maturity.”

Interestingly, Voit didn’t bring up the incident during his media interview via Zoom after his selection on Sunday. On March 17th, he did apologize for his actions on social media.

In a statement, he expressed, “I want to apologize for what happened. I made an immature decision in the heat of the moment. Those gestures don’t represent who I am or the values from my upbringing.”

The 20-year-old Voit has had an impressive career at Michigan. Initially a pitcher, he focused entirely on batting last season after undergoing surgery on his elbow. In 2025, he played as a second baseman and started in all 56 games for Michigan. Voit’s performance was noteworthy, boasting a batting average of .346 and leading the Wolverines in several offensive stats, including home runs and stolen bases.

His excitement about being drafted speaks volumes; he felt he had grown as a player and was ready for this new chapter.