{"id":301856,"date":"2026-07-21T15:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/301856\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:47:09","slug":"from-chestnut-hill-to-queens-mets-sign-boston-college-fa-duo-of-colarusso-and-toomey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/301856\/","title":{"rendered":"From Chestnut Hill to Queens: Mets Sign Boston College FA Duo of Colarusso and Toomey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Major League Baseball Draft has officially concluded, and while teams are busy signing their 20 rounds of selections, the opportunity to go pro doesn\u2019t end there. Non-drafted college free agents also get the chance to realize their professional dreams once the draft wraps up. Two such players hail right from the Boston College baseball program. Left-handed pitcher A.J. Colarusso and outfielder Jack Toomey both officially signed minor league contracts with the New York Mets.<\/p>\n

A.J. Colarusso: A Record-Breaking Workhorse on the Mound<\/p>\n

Colarusso capped off his Boston College career with a record-setting campaign. Serving as the Eagles\u2019 trusted Friday night starter during conference play, the Leominster, Mass., native set a program record with 50 career starts. He also etched his name near the top of the BC history books, finishing fourth all-time in innings pitched (243) and sixth in career strikeouts (213).<\/p>\n

Colarusso broke the career starts record on April 17 against Duke in memorable fashion, spinning a complete game in a seven-inning contest while allowing just one run on three hits with four strikeouts.<\/p>\n

During his stellar senior season, he posted career bests across the board:<\/p>\n

Innings Pitched: 83.0
\nStrikeouts: 77
\nWins: 5
\nOpponent Batting Average: .276<\/p>\n

Colarusso became the first member of the 2026 Eagles team to sign a professional contract.<\/p>\n

Jack Toomey: An Offensive Powerhouse at the Plate<\/p>\n

Shortly after Colarusso put pen to paper<\/a>, outfielder Jack Toomey joined his teammate in signing with Queens. Toomey delivered an outstanding, highly productive season at the plate, starting 49 of 50 total games for the Eagles.<\/p>\n

Toomey tied a BC<\/a> single-season record by launching six triples, while also leading the team with a .445 on-base percentage.<\/p>\n

Toomey\u2019s 2026 Statistical Profile:<\/p>\n

Batting Average: .316 (4th on team)
\nHits & Stolen Bases: 55 hits, 18 steals on 19 attempts (both 4th on team)
\nExtra-Base Power: 14 doubles (3rd on team), .562 Slugging, .997 OPS
\nRuns Scored: 52 (3rd on team)<\/p>\n

Defensively, Toomey was just as dependable in the outfield. He posted a .990 fielding percentage, committing only a single error across 100 chances with 98 putouts.<\/p>\n

Boston College Free Agent Signings Summary<\/p>\n

Player
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A.J. Colarusso
\nLHP
\nBC all-time record holder in career starts (50); led staff with 83.0 IP and 77 Ks in 2026.<\/p>\n

Jack Toomey
\nOF
\nTied BC single-season record with 6 triples; led team with a .445 OBP and .997 OPS.<\/p>\n

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