Mets' First Pick In MLB Draft Once Went Viral For 'Snorting A Line' Off Third Base After Hitting A Triple

The Mets drafted a two-way prospect with a nose for the game.

New York selected Michigan's Mitch Voit with the 38th overall pick on Sunday, adding some spark with a talented bat who also poses an interesting edge.

READ: Michigan Baseball Player Apologizes In Predictable Style After Wild 'Snorting Line' Celebration

During a standout game for the Wolverines in March, Voit hit a triple against USC and mimicked snorting cocaine off the third base chalk line, sending Michigan fans into a frenzy during an 11-0 shutout. 

Voit issued an apology following his controversial play, which, for non-fans, came off as somewhat uncouth.

"I would like to apologize for my actions on third base yesterday. I made an immature decision in the heat of the moment," Voit's apology read, in part.

"The gesture I made does not reflect my character, the household I was raised in, or the block M that I represent in any way. I take full responsibility for what I did, and I am truly sorry to all those I have negatively impacted by doing this."

Mitch Voit of the Michigan Wolverines and teammate Cody Jefferis collide while trying to catch a fly ball during the game against Ohio State. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Despite the controversy surrounding his viral moment, Voit's immense talent kept him on track. In that game against the Trojans, Voit elevated Michigan by going 3-for-3 at the plate and driving in four runs. In his final college season, Voit hit 14 home runs and posted 60 RBI with a 1.140 OPS over 56 games.

Voit also draws appeal as a two-way prospect, having pitched before undergoing surgery on his right arm in July 2024. 

The Big Ten prospect posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.332 WHIP in 98.1 innings pitched, tallying 66 strikeouts in 11 starts.

The kid's got a nose for baseball, no doubt.

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