What you should know: The Mets took a big chance taking Prescott with their fourth pick in the draft. The 21-year-old right-hander is known for being able to touch triple-digits on the radar gun with a slider in the 80s, a differential that could make any hitter look foolish.

After a stellar career at Lakeland High School, Anthony Frobose was drafted by the New York Mets and will forgo college to begin his baseball career.

MLB Draft kicks off Sunday night in Atlanta, home of this year's All-Star Game. Unlike the other three major North American pro sports leagues, this draft is not about instant gratification. Even the very best prospects will disappear into the minors for a year or two,