Red Sox select three players on Day 1 of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Boston Red Sox made three selections during the first day of the MLB Draft. They chose Jake Schaffner, a shortstop from North Carolina, with the 20th overall pick. Schaffner enjoyed a standout season, hitting.356 with 50 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. The Red Sox also selected North Carolina outfielder Owen Hull at the 67th spot and Jace Mataczynski, a high school shortstop from Wisconsin, at pick 96. Day 2 of the draft is set to begin tomorrow at 11:30 AM.
- •Red Sox select Jake Schaffner with the 20th pick.
- •Owen Hull taken in Competitive Balance Round B at 67.
- •Jace Mataczynski selected 96th overall from Hudson High School.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox make three selections on Day 1 of MLB Draft
"After a long and eventful day at the MLB Draft, the Red Sox selected three standout players, two of which coming from the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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