2026 Boston Red Sox Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses

Schaffner is an infielder who played shortstop for North Carolina in 2026 after spending his first two collegiate seasons at NDSU. He's carried over an impressively similar level of production in 2026 against much stiffer opposition. Schaffner hits from the left side. It's an offensive profile predicated on exceptional bat-to-ball skills. His overall contact rate in 2026 sits at ~88%, with a 94% rate in zone. There's some pop in the profile, with six home runs, and 42 extra-base hits.

All of this is backed up by a strong approach, as Schaffner doesn't chase much and has walked over 13% of the time in 2026. He is a good up-the-middle defender. There's an average arm in there, and while he may move off shortstop eventually, he should be able to stick on the dirt, most likely at second base. Throw in above-average speed and savvy as a baserunner (25 stolen bases in 2026 at 89%), and there's a promising infield utility profile.

Owen Hull is a sharp riser on the college side of the draft after an impressive postseason run as part of North Carolina’s CWS squad. After spending his first two collegiate seasons at George Mason, the 6’4 outfielder made the transition to the ACC look seamless, and has set himself up as a likely day one pick as a result. Hull hits from the left side, and has a bit of an unorthodox looking swing. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but the damage on contact is impressive. He controls his at-bats well and takes plenty of walks, rarely expanding the zone in collegiate ball. Hull has a chance to stick in center field with plus speed. It’s a fringe-average arm, but the range and glove will play in center, at least during the onset of his professional career. Hull hit .393/.500/.615 with 9 home runs (38 extra base hits), a 14.8 BB%, a 15.1 K%, and a 146 wRC+ in 2026.

Jace Mataczynski, like many cold-weather prospects, exploded onto the scene in a hurry and has remained in the cross hairs of the scouting community ever since. The Auburn commit out of Wisconsin displays premium athleticism and twitch, present in both his offensive and defensive profiles. At the plate, it’s a right handed swing that could still stand to add a touch more refinement. He starts in a wide base with a higher handset, close to his ear. From there it’s a drift back into his load before a small jabbing step into his swing. Mataczynski’s wide base helps him get into his legs well and there’s plenty of present bat speed. I’d envision some of the mechanical rawness working itself out via his impressive athleticism. Defensively, he has a good chance to stick at short. He’s a fluid mover with smooth actions and a decisive first step. His hands are soft and there’s a really quick arm there, too (he’s been clocked up to 98 mph in the infield). This is the type of talent, and twitch that can end up looking like a draft steal. If Mataczynski’s offensive game continues to trend in the right direction, he’ll check most of the boxes you’re looking for in a projection-reliant shortstop profile.

Davenport pitched two years at Baylor and was a redshirt as a freshman. Overall, he appeared in 29 games and made 13 starts over his two seasons. Davenport follows the mold of pitchers that Craig Breslow likes, standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 230 pounds.

Davenport uses his size well and generates great extension and his mechanics creates deception. His fastball sits 93 to 95 mph and has topped out to 98 mph, but the shape could use some tinkering, something the Red Sox have done in the past with pitchers. 

His secondaries include a mid-80s cutter that has depth and could be a true weapon for him. He's also got a slider, which is his best pitch as it sits 81 to 83 mph and has late lateral break. It won’t produce great chase rates, but he can generate whiffs in the zone with it.

He also throws a changeup that has amazing depth and could become an above-average offering at the next level. 

Lanman fits the typical Red Sox desired pitcher build, standing at 6'5 and getting good extension off the mound. However, his numbers in his junior season won't jump out with a 5.35 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. His 24.1% strikeout rate was sixth in the Western Athletic Conference and first on ACU, but he'll need to work on reducing his walk rate to have a chance at impacting the major leagues. According to Baseball America, Lanman sits in the low 90s with his fast and will occasionally touch 95, while also mixing in a cutter/slider, a changeup, and the occasional curveball. Lanman is a clear project pitcher for the Red Sox, but they have been able to thrive developing pitchers with his physical traits.

Once again, the Red Sox select a collegiate left-handed pitcher that can generate elite extension. Adetuyi stands much shorter than the aforementioned Lanman at only 6'1, but he still can get almost seven feet down the mound despite some perceived physical limitations. Adetuyi pitched 73 innings last season with a 4.19 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. His 27.5% K% was third in the American Athletic Conference and led the Owls. Baseball America describes his motion as a "low slot" with some "funk and crossfire" and he comes with a filthy sweeper that generates 2700 RPMs with almost a foot of glove-side movement. Adetuyi was ranked 442nd on Baseball America's big board.

Similarly to Red Sox sixth-round pick Brett Lanman, Volmerding stands at 6'4, 200 lbs. He pitched to the tune of a 6.51 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP. He gets up to 95 mph on his fastball and in 2026 he set a new career-high in strikeout rate, getting to 24.2% in 27.2 innings of work. His FIP was significantly lower than his ERA at 3.89. It's also worth noting he dealt with a knee issue this season, which cut his year short.

Finally, the Red Sox show us where all the slot money was headed. Martin Shelar is a significantly over-slot selection by the Red Sox, projected 71st on our consensus mock board while being selected 274th.

Our Jamie Cameron says of the selection: "Shelar is a prep outfielder out of Georgia with some of the best athleticism in the class. It's likely he commands a big bonus in July. If it's not met, he's currently committed to Mississippi State. Shelar's swing divides opinions — it can get steep at times, with a two stage stride that may have to be tweaked as a pro, but there's no denying the results. This is some of the best bat speed and raw power on the prep side in 2026, and despite the unconventional swing, he continues to find the barrel plenty, alleviating concerns around his hit tool. There's good speed and an above-average arm in this profile too, so Shelar has more value to add than simply raw pop. He's a prototypical (compliment) high school corner outfield prospect with a shot at becoming a 25-25 player as a pro if it all clicks."

One has to assume the Red Sox and Shelar are in agreement on the financial side of things. Deals have rarely fallen through this early in the draft in recent years. This is a huge splash for Boston and one that fans should be seriously excited about.

Yet again another giant at pitcher, this time in the form of 6-foot-6 Kaleb LaFavor. According to Baseball America, LaFavor sits in the low-90s with his fastball and occasionally touches 95, but given his height and frame, his velocity could spike as he continues to mature. He also possesses a slider, changeup and mixes in the occasional cutter. LaFavor is currently committed to Iowa.

Maginnis, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound infielder, was a 2026 All-Sun Belt First Team selection and was committed to transferring to Arkansas prior to being selected. Drafted by the Red Sox as a shortstop, the infielder has experience at first base, third base and a little in the outfield as well, giving him plenty of versatility.

During his sophomore season with Georgia State, Maginnis put up a stat line of .306/.404/.486 with 13 doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 42 RBIs in 56 games. Much like the selections from day one, Maginnis has strong bat-to-ball skills as he struck out just 36 times in 216 at-bats. He also has room to grow in the power department.

Webster follows in the same way as the other shortstops Breslow has focused on this draft: tall, athletic, and room to grow. Currently, he’s 6-foot-4 and weighs 190 pounds. Despite being drafted as a shortstop, there’s a possibility he could begin his career as a two-way player as he was also a pitcher in high school with a fastball that got up to 90 mph.

He's committed to Loyola Marymount University so the Red Sox will have to convince him to sign. Offensively, he’s a switch-hitter who has shown power from the right side of the plate. Defensively. he should be able to stick at shortstop but could also move to the outfield, assuming he opts to focus on hitting.

Much like the other pitchers Breslow has targeted, Lei is a large man, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 220 pounds.

He has good control and limits the walks. In his lone season pitching at Illinois-Chicago, he made 16 starts and tossed 96 2/3 innings while walking just 19 batters. He also struck out 86 in that same span and threw two complete games. He has a fastball that comes in at the low-90s, and it’s paired with a sharp slider that usually sat 79 to 80 mph. Scouts believe there is more swing and miss in his arsenal than he showed in college.

Last year, he was named All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team and made the All-MVC Tournament Team.

Evangelista comes in a bit smaller than most picks by Breslow, standing at just 6-foot-2 and weighing 195 pounds. Despite that, he has shown development that should intrigue many as after years of work, his fastball now sits in the mid-90s.

Prior to being drafted, Evangelista was transferring to play for Texas A&M after previously planning to transfer to Texas Tech. During his time with UNLV, the right-hander showcased impressive swing-and-miss ability as he produced a 47% whiff rate last year.

Making 19 appearances out of the bullpen, he tossed 46 2/3 innings while striking out 64 batters against 18 walks.

Currently, he possesses a fastball, curveball, and cutter but in an interview during his time in college said he wanted to develop two more pitches at the pro level.

Frey fits the mold of a Breslow pitcher very well as he stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 215 pounds. He still has room to add velocity and held opponents to a .226 batting average in 67 2/3 innings in 2026. Overall, he made 13 appearances with 12 being starts, striking out 69 batters and walking 17.

Over the summer, he was pitching in the Cape Cod League where he threw 21 2/3 innings for Orleans and allowed just four earned runs while striking out 25. There is room for added velocity, but his secondary offerings will need the most work. He is committed to transferring to Oregon, so the Red Sox will need to convince him to sign.

Coates comes in at 6 feet even and 195 pounds and was drafted as a shortstop despite having mostly played first base and third base with Louisiana Tech.

In 58 games last season, he hit .330/.447/.488 with 13 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 28 RBIs. Most importantly, he showcased the same skill set that Breslow has been targeting this draft: an ability to recognize pitches and a great understanding of the strike zone. He worked 45 walks to 30 strikeouts as part of his breakout campaign.

He is a switch-hitter and played all four infield spots this past season. He also showcased an ability to limit swing-and-miss in his game. He has above-average speed and thanks to his range and arm should be able to play up the middle. This is a high-floor prospect with room to grow if he adds more pop to his game.

The 21-year-old right-hander stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 219 pounds. Last year, he made 19 appearances for Vanderbilt tossing 43 2/3 innings while striking out 54 batters. At the time of the draft, he was playing summer baseball for the Trenton Thunder where he made five starts and tossed 23 innings while allowing just six earned runs.

He throws a sinker that averages around 95 mph but can top out at 98 mph. He also has a changeup, slider and cutter. During his time with Vanderbilt last year, opponents hit just .225 against him. He also had a strikeout per nine innings of 11.1.

Despite a different looking delivery, he manages to pound the strike zone with his sinker.

The Red Sox returned to the high school ranks once more as they took Offing, their second high school outfielder, in round 18. The right-handed hitter stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 190 pounds.

He showcases a lot of athletic upside to go along with speed that allows him to fly on the base paths. In the outfield, he has shown quick jumps to get to the ball and also played shortstop in high school. He’s viewed as a potential plus defender in centerfield.

He’s a player who was picked as a project, mainly due to how far his hitting will need to develop. He is currently committed to Clemson, and it could take a lot to sway him from that decision.

The Red Sox went back-to-back on high school players as they drafted Calderon in the 19th round. Calderon is a 19-year-old pitcher out of Puerto Rico and is smaller than the other pitchers taken by Breslow. Currently, he stands 6 feet and weighs 160 pounds but should be able to add to that as he grows and adds muscle.

He has a three-pitch mix currently that is made up of a fastball that topped out at 93 mph in January, a cutter and a slider.

He also played outfield, though there seems to be no interest by the Red Sox in trying him as a two-way player. He currently has a commitment to Dodge City Community College.

VanDeHatert continues the trend of Breslow drafting big pitchers. The left-hander stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 190 pounds with big extension. His sinker has room to add velocity as it currently sits in the low-90s. He also throws a slider and changeup.

Last year, he made 17 appearances for Dallas Baptist where he tossed 31 innings and struck out 35. Over the summer, he was playing for Greeneville of the Appalachian League where he made five appearances and tossed 13 2/3 innings.