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Last updated July 21, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Boston Red Sox
The Headline Pick
Jake Schaffner — SS, North Carolina
Selected at No. 20 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Boston Red Sox made 19 total selections in this draft class.
19 selections, opening with Jake Schaffner (SS, North Carolina) at No. 20 overall. 11 of the 19 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Boston Red Sox' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Jake Schaffner
Round 1, Pick 20Owen Hull
Round 0, Pick 67Jace Mataczynski
Round 3, Pick 96Full Boston Red Sox Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | Jake Schaffner | SS | North Carolina |
| 0 | 67 | Owen Hull | OF | North Carolina |
| 3 | 96 | Jace Mataczynski | SS | Hudson HS |
| 5 | 156 | Lucas Davenport | P | Baylor |
| 6 | 185 | Brett Lanman | P | Abilene Christian |
| 7 | 214 | Kide Adetuyi | P | Florida Atlantic |
| 8 | 244 | Josh Volmerding | P | Cal Poly |
| 9 | 274 | Martin Shelar | OF | Marist School |
| 10 | 304 | Kaleb LaFavor | P | Bishop Heelan HS |
| 11 | 334 | Wills Maginnis | SS | Georgia State |
| 12 | 364 | Jacob Webster | SS | Oak Hills HS |
| 13 | 394 | Mason Lei | P | Illinois-Chicago |
| 14 | 424 | Jase Evangelista | P | Nevada-Las Vegas |
| 15 | 454 | Chase Frey | P | Grand Canyon |
| 16 | 484 | Colton Coates | SS | Louisiana Tech |
| 17 | 514 | Alex Kranzler | P | Vanderbilt |
| 18 | 544 | Ethan Offing | OF | Dutch Fork HS |
| 19 | 574 | Luis Calderon | P | El Shaddai Christian HS |
| 20 | 604 | Aiden VanDeHatert | P | Dallas Baptist |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Boston Red Sox have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Boston Red Sox made 19 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Boston Red Sox draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Boston Red Sox selected Jake Schaffner, SS out of North Carolina, with the No. 20 overall pick.
Who are the Boston Red Sox top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Boston Red Sox rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Jace Mataczynski. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Boston Red Sox rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Boston Red Sox rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.