Updating a prior report, Mets first round draft pick LHP David Peterson will make his professional debut for the Brooklyn Cyclones on Friday.

You will want to arrive on time for the game scheduled at 6:40 P.M. because Peterson is scheduled to start, and the plan is for him to pitch only one inning.

ORIGINAL REPORT (August 1st)

Brooklyn Cyclones Radio Broadcaster Stuart Johnson reports Mets 2017 first round pick David Peterson will be throwing live batting practice today, and he will be making his debut for the Cyclones within the next week.

The 20th overall pick received the full slot value of $2,994,500 when he signed on July 7th. On July 14th, Peterson was officially assigned to the Brooklyn Cyclones. Since being drafted, Peterson has not appeared in a game at any level.

Before getting drafted, Peterson was 11-4 with a 2.51 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 12.6 K/9 in 100 innings. In his April 28th start, Peterson tied a school record with 20 strikeouts in his complete game shutout.