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Macks Mets had this to say on 18 year old leftyLachlan Hodge: He is known as “The Shire,"He was sent to the MLB Academy last year, but chose to sign with the Mets instead of going back there this year. Hodge competed in the U18 National Championships in Geelong in January. Which increased his value with attending scounts. The signing bonus the Mets game him was the highest ever offered at the Academy.