Jake Schaffner drafted No. 20 overall by Boston Red Sox in MLB first round

Posted Jul 11, 2026
Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season that paired elite on-base skills with Gold Glove-level defense and postseason poise. Schaffner, No. 75 on the Top 250 prospects list, finished among UNC's leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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