Red Sox linked to volatile SEC power pitcher at pick 20 in latest mock
This Florida Gators pitcher could fit the mold.
Red Sox linked to volatile SEC power pitcher at pick 20 in latest mock originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox paid quite the price when they acquired Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2025 season.
They parted ways with some impressive prospects, like Braden Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. Later that year, they had two first-round picks, selecting Oklahoma University RHP Kyson Witherspoon and Tennessee University RHP Marcus Phillips. Those are two great picks, helping bolster the rotation in the farm system.
But now the focus will be on who the club will select with their 20th overall pick later this summer. MORE: Red Sox trade idea swaps Aroldis Chapman for 6. 75 ERA Diamondbacks prospect Red Sox linked to volatile SEC power pitcher at pick 20 in latest mock Over the years, the Red Sox haven't been locked in with picking just high school or college talent.
It's been a mixed bag in Boston, usually taking the best available player. At pick 20, there will still be loads of talent to choose from, but do they go pitcher or position player? Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter believes University of Florida pitcher Liam Peterson will fall to them.