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Red Sox draft left-hander Brett Lanman from Abilene Christian University

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Red Sox draft left-hander Brett Lanman from Abilene Christian University

Summary

The Boston Red Sox selected Brett Lanman in the fifth round of the MLB draft on July 29, 2026. Lanman, a 6-5, 230-pound left-handed pitcher, arrives with a strong fastball averaging 92 mph. His selection continues the Red Sox's trend under Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of focusing on pitching development, with 28 of their 41 picks in recent drafts allocated to pitchers. Lanman expressed enthusiasm about joining an organization known for successfully promoting young arms to the major leagues, emphasizing his desire to improve his pitching arsenal and velocity. He will work towards enhancing skills during his time in the Red Sox system.

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By the Numbers

•Brett Lanman was drafted by the Red Sox on July 29, 2026.
•He is a left-handed pitcher from Abilene Christian University.
•Lanman stands 6-5 and weighs 230 pounds, focusing on fastball development.
•The Red Sox have prioritized pitching in recent drafts under Craig Breslow.
•Lanman believes in the organization's ability to enhance his skills.

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What they're saying

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Pitching development has been the Red Sox’s bread and butter under Craig Breslow. Since Breslow took over, the organization has invested heavily in the pitching pipeline. In his first two drafts, 28 of the team’s 41 picks were spent on pitchers — 29 if you count two-way player Conrad Cason. At the major league level, […]
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