Red Sox Select Shortstop Henry Godbout 75th Overall in 2025 MLB Draft

[Nick John]

With the 75th overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Red Sox selected shortstop Henry Godbout out of the University of Virginia. Godbout was ranked 72nd on the TalkSox draft board.

Godbout is an infield prospect whose draft stock has fallen some in 2025 after a disappointing season at the plate. Godbout entered the season with an in-zone contact rate in the 90s, but, much like the majority of the Virginia lineup, struggled mightily out of the gate. He's been an average hitter by wRC+ (98 compared to 138 in 2024) as we near the end of April.

It's an offensive profile carried by a plus hit tool. It's a simple setup and quick hands in the box, with limited raw or usable in game power. He's a second baseman long term, with a solid enough glove, but no outstanding range or athleticism to speak of. There's average speed and an average arm there too.

Godbout is likely to be carried by his plus hit tool though Red Sox fans shouldn't be worried about his limited power as the organization previously took another middle infielder from the ACC with limited power and turned him into a top prospect. Sox fans know him as Kristian Campbell. While there is no guarantee that Godbout turns into another Campbell, it is a sign that the Red Sox feel comfortable in their ability to develop offensive tools in players. 

Godbout is viewed as a solid all-around player with tools that could play up thanks to a high baseball IQ. A right-handed hitter, he doesn't chase or swing-and-miss much. In 50 games this season with Virginia, the 21-year-old slashed .309/.397/.497 with 10 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 37 RBIs. He also walked 26 times while only striking out 19 times. 

Whether Godbout develops more power in the organization could determine his overall potential, but at the worst he could be a high contact and on-base second baseman. Should he be able to be able to play passable defense at second base and he could be a serviceable player for the Red Sox. 

And the best part of this pick is he grew up a Red Sox fan.

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