2024 MLB Draft Tracker: Every Red Sox selection
Welcome to the Boston Herald’s live tracker for Red Sox selections in the 2024 MLB Draft.
After the first two rounds on Sunday evening, the draft resumes Monday at 2 p.m. ET. We’ll be updating this as the Red Sox continue making their picks:
Round 1: Braden Montgomery, Texas A&M (No. 12)
Braden Montgomery was ranked No. 7 and No. 8 by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, respectively, so the Red Sox were surprised and “fired up” when the switch-hitting Texas A&M outfielder was still around when they were on the clock to make the 12th-overall selection.
Before breaking his ankle in the Super Regionals this spring, the 21-year-old hit .322 with 27 home runs, 85 RBI, and a 1.187 OPS in 61 games.
Red Sox director of amateur scouting Devin Pearson said Montgomery is someone the organization has “been a fan of for a long time, dating back to high school.” They believe he can play all three outfield positions.
More: Red Sox select Texas A&M OF Braden Montgomery with No. 12 pick
Round 2: Payton Tolle, TCU (No. 50)
Left-hander Payton Tolle is the highest pitching selection the Red Sox have made since they took Tanner Houck No. 24 overall in the 2017 draft.
A towering presence on the mound at 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, Tolle played for Wichita State before transferring to TCU for his junior year this spring. Over 81.1 innings, he posted a 3.21 ERA and struck out 125 batters, and bringing home Big 12 Pitcher of the Year honors as a result.
Formerly a two-way player, the Red Sox plan to develop the 21-year-old solely as a pitcher.
More: Red Sox select TCU left-hander Payton Tolle at No. 50 overall