MMO Exclusive Interview: NY Mets Pitching Prospect – Brant Rustich, RHP

When the Mets drafted RHP Brant Rustich in the second round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft, many thought with his size, strength, stuff, and advanced skills, that he would move quickly through the minor leagues and be ready to help out in the big league bullpen sooner rather than later. Many Mets fans began to dream of this 6’6″ hard throwing, relief ace coming out of the Mets bullpen to strike fear into the hearts of opposing hitters, but so far it has not turned out that way. Now, more than four years later, at age 26, Rustich has thrown less than 135 total professional innings due to what seemed to be, never-ending arm issues. But after enduring some very tough times, including a misdiagnosis on his arm, the problem was finally discovered and treated, and according to Brant, he is a healthy pitcher for the first time in years. Let’s find out a little more about what Rustich has gone through and what his prognosis is moving forward. And what better way to find out...