Above: Champ Stuart '10 in his Christ School uniform, Brevard College uniform, and New York Mets uniform. Images from Brevard College and Kingsport Mets.

Champ Stuart '10 signs with New York Mets

First Greenie drafted by Major League Baseball Signs Professional Contract

It's official: Champ Stuart has signed a professional contract with the New York Mets along with 10 other picks from the First-Year Player Draft. 

Stuart was selected by the New York Mets in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft (176th overall) on June 7, 2013, making him Christ School’s first alumnus drafted by a Major League Baseball franchise. 

Stuart signed with the New York Mets on Wednesday, June 12. His father stated that Champ then trained with the team at their facility in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

Stuart will play alongside new recruits right-hander Ricky Knapp, outfielder Patrick Biondi, shortstop Luis Guillorme, and many more.

Stuart's mother, Cicely Stuart, explained “it means a whole lot because that was always his dream, and that was something we always supported... We are excited for him, and we will continue to encourage him to stay hungry and humble.”

Stuart was the first Division II player selected in this year’s draft, the highest-drafted player in Brevard College history.

Image from Brevard College and Citizen-Times 

The Mets confirmed the following official signings from their draft:

Champ Stuart, CF, Brevard (N.C.) College
Ricky Knapp, RHP, Florida Gulf Coast
Patrick Biondi, CF, Michigan
Luis Guillorme, SS, Coral Springs (Fla.) Charter HS
Jeff McNeil, SS, Cal St. Long Beach
Kevin McGowan, RHP, Franklin Pierce
Colton Plaia, C, Loyola Marymount
Zach Mathieu, 1B, Franklin Pierce
Brent McMinn, RHP, Nevada
Gaither Bumgardner, RHP, South Carolina Upstate
Cameron Griffin, RHP, Santa Ana College

Congratulations, Champ!