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Hometown Hero's MLB Dream Realized With Mets
8 Jul
Summary
- Matt Seelinger was traded to the Mets on Tuesday.
- He grew up 20 minutes from the stadium.
- Seelinger previously played for the Long Island Ducks.
Matt Seelinger, a Westbury, Long Island native, has been called up by the New York Mets, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The 31-year-old pitcher was acquired from the Tigers for cash considerations on Tuesday.
Seelinger grew up just a short drive from the ballpark and has vivid childhood memories of attending games and other major events there. He expressed profound gratitude to the Mets for this "dream scenario" opportunity.
His baseball journey includes a stint with the Long Island Ducks in 2024, followed by time in the Tigers' minor league system. Seelinger's career highlight includes striking out Juan Soto during a 2026 World Baseball Classic exhibition game.
Seelinger also shared a humorous anecdote about being a childhood Yankees fan but acknowledged his deep knowledge of Mets history, including their memorable playoff runs.
