Carson Wiggins, a former Arkansas right‑hander, has agreed to a $3,466,500 signing bonus with the New York Mets, marking the fourth‑largest bonus ever recorded for an Arkansas baseball prospect.
The Mets selected Wiggins with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, a slot that reflects both his high school pedigree and his rapid rise after a sophomore season cut short by elbow surgery.
Arkansas' Draft Impact
The draft also brought attention to two other Arkansas arms: Hunter Dietz, a pitcher taken 35th overall by the New York Yankees, received a $2,497,500 bonus, while catcher Ryder Helfrick was chosen 15th by the Arizona Diamondbacks, though he has yet to finalize his contract.
Both the Razorbacks' program and the broader baseball community view these signings as a validation of Arkansas' developing talent pipeline, with the university's athletic department already celebrating the achievements.