(Secaucus, NJ)  --  Oregon Ducks pitcher David Peterson was drafted by the New York Mets yesterday in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.  The six-foot-six lefty went 11-and-4 with a 2.51 ERA for the Ducks this year and ranked set the school record for strikeouts with 140.  The junior does have one year of college eligibility left should he choose to remain with the Ducks.  The Rays selected Oregon State right-hander Drew Rasmussen with the 31st overall pick.