Red Sox Draft D'Angelo Ortiz in 19th Round

The 2024 MLB Draft saw the Boston Red Sox focusing heavily on college pitchers, selecting 13 pitchers out of their 20 picks, including standout prospects Payton Tolle and Neely. The draft highlighted notable selections with family ties, such as D'Angelo Ortiz, son of David Ortiz, and Lucas Ramirez, son of Manny Ramirez. Across Major League Baseball, Division II players made a significant impact with 13 alumni being drafted, including Seaver King and Jakob Christian. The draft wrapped up with several players from Utah and JUCO World Series participants also making their way to MLB teams. Notably, Ole Miss had seven players drafted, showcasing their depth and talent.