There has actually been a lot of talk about the MLB draft this year, since the most hyped pitcher ever (Stephen Strasburg) was drafted #1 by the Nationals, but what did the Red Sox do? Well with their first pick they took a CF named Reymond Fuentes, which is a great name, but made all the more better by the fact that he is the cousin of Mets star Carlos Beltran. Beltran called him in the middle of the Mets' 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to wish his relative congratulations. The write up on him is that he is extremely fast, and has very strong arms, but needs to fill out his body since he is only about 160 pounds. He is also a very free swinger, but most guys at his age are.
With their second pick, No. 77 overall, the Red Sox chose Alex Wilson, a 6-foot, righthander from Texas A&M. The report I have read think this was a reach since Wilson has already had Tommy John surgery, and can be wild at times. Still, he has an overpowering fastball, and a solid curveball. He has been a starter and a reliever, but my guess is that he will be a reliever while trying to make it to the MLB.
In the third round, the Red Sox added another player with major league family ties, David Renfroe. He's an athletic, 6-3 player from South Panola High in Batesville, Miss., who may be used as a pitcher, shortstop, or third baseman. Renfroe, the son of former Chicago Cubs pitcher Laddie Renfroe, has a commitment to Ole Miss, and could play quarterback for the Rebels football team if he so chooses. So the Sox aren't even really sure if they will ever see this guy in there minor league system. He has a lot of talent though, and is a "pure athlete".
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