Boston Red Sox 2026 Draft Picks Announced

Overview of Boston’s 2026 MLB Draft Class

The Red Sox finalized a 20‑round scouting session, locking in 20 prospects for the upcoming amateur draft. Historically the event stretched beyond 40 rounds, but the modern format caps selections at 20, with occasional compensation rounds like the Competitive Balance B pick. Boston’s haul opened with two University of North Carolina products and then spread across schools from UNC to Vanderbilt and high schools in Wisconsin, Iowa and South Carolina.

The draft impact lags behind other major leagues, so these newcomers will first prove themselves in the minors. Still, being selected is a milestone for each player listed below, many of whom hold specialized roles such as shortstop, outfielder, or pitcher. The Red Sox used the early rounds to reinforce their infield and bolster a depth of arms, addressing two of the most prized areas in today’s game.

Key Picks and Their Profiles

Below is a concise rundown of every name Boston secured, with round, overall slot, college or high school, and position:

• Jack Schaffner – Round 1, Overall #20, North Carolina, Shortstop (SS)
• Owen Hull – Competitive Balance B, Overall #67, North Carolina, Outfielder (OF)
• Jace Mataczynski – Round 3, Overall #96, Hudson HS (Wisconsin), Shortstop (SS)
• Lucas Davenport – Round 5, Overall #156, Baylor, Pitcher (P)
• Brett Lanman – Round 6, Overall #185, Abilene Christian, Pitcher (P)
• Kide Adetuyi – Round 7, Overall #214, Florida Atlantic, Pitcher (P)
• Josh Volmerding – Round 8, Overall #244, Cal Poly, Pitcher (P)
• Martin Shelar – Round 9, Overall #274, Marist School (Georgia), Outfielder (OF)
• Kaleb LaFavor – Round 10, Overall #304, Bishop Heelan (Iowa), Pitcher (P)
• Willie Maginnis – Round 11, Overall #334, Georgia State, Shortstop (SS)
• Jacob Webster – Round 12, Overall #364, Oak Hills (California), Shortstop (SS)
• Mason Lei – Round 13, Overall #394, Illinois‑Chicago, Pitcher (P)
• Jase Evangelista – Round 14, Overall #424, UNLV, Pitcher (P)
• Chase Frey – Round 15, Overall #454, Grand Canyon, Pitcher (P)
• Colton Coates – Round 16, Overall #484, Louisiana Tech, Shortstop (SS)
• Alex Kranzler – Round 117, Overall #514, Vanderbilt, Pitcher (P)
• Ethan Offing – Round 18, Overall #544, Dutch Fork HS (SC), Outfielder (OF)
• Luis Calderon – Round 19, Overall #574, El Shaddai Christian (Puerto Rico), Pitcher (P)
• Aiden VanDeHatert – Round 20, Overall #604, Dallas Baptist, Pitcher (P)

What Lies Ahead for the New Class

Each of these athletes will begin their professional careers in the Red Sox minor‑league system, where development times can vary from months to years. Top prospects like Schaffner at shortstop or Hull as an outfielder may climb faster, while the deep pitcher pool will need time to refine mechanics and stamina. Boston’s scouting strategy reflects a blend of immediate contributors and building blocks for the next competitive window.

Keep an eye on the minor‑league updates as these players transition from draft day excitement to on‑field work. Their progression will be tracked through the season’s minor‑league reports, giving fans a window into Boston’s rebuilding timeline. For deeper analysis of individual prospects, including comparisons to earlier Red Sox picks such as Jacob Misiorowski, additional articles are available for further insight.