
Auburn’s sturdy, strike-throwing righty with Friday-night upside
In the 2026 season, Auburn RHP Alex Petrovic emerged as a dependable workhorse, finishing with a 3.21 ERA, 10 wins, and 92 strikeouts in 92.2 innings, then earning a 6th-round MLB Draft selection by the Mets. He’s a big, physical right-hander who can pile up innings, miss bats, and handle high-leverage starts, with Auburn also noting his leadership as one of the team’s 2026 Legacy Leaders. If you want a pitcher who brings competitiveness, durability, and rotation credibility, he’s absolutely your type.



