'Off the wall' or not, Red Sox confident in top MLB Draft pick, UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner

Posted Jul 12, 2026
The Boston Red Sox knew there might be public backlash when they went outside the box with their first-round pick (20th overall) in the MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner -- but they trusted their internal instincts and went for it anyway. The left-handed hitter was ranked No. 75 on MLB Pipeline’s prospect rankings. (MLB.com)

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