The team selected an infielder or outfielder at the spot, which has produced Hall of Famers like Mike Mussina and CC Sabathia
Red Sox make surprising pick at No. 20 in 2026 MLB Draft
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The Red Sox, however, have not fared as well, picking infielders Kolbrin Vitek (2010, in a draft where the Sox wrestled between selecting Vitek or Christian Yelich) and Eddie Ford (1974) and outfielder Tom Maggard (1968) at that spot. The No. 20 pick has yielded a number of excellent players, including Hall of Famers Mike Mussina (1990) and CC Sabathia (1998). The Red Sox made a surprising decision in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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The Red Sox, however, have not fared as well, picking infielders Kolbrin Vitek (2010, in a draft where the Sox wrestled between selecting Vitek or Christian Yelich) and Eddie Ford (1974) and outfielder Tom Maggard (1968) at that spot.
according to The Boston GlobeThe No. 20 pick has yielded a number of excellent players, including Hall of Famers Mike Mussina (1990) and CC Sabathia (1998).
according to The Boston GlobeThe Red Sox made a surprising decision in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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