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Mock Drafts Forecast Gavin Fien as Red Sox’s 15th Overall Pick

It underscores Boston’s shift to building around high-upside prep talent following its blockbuster Rafael Devers trade.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Detail view of a baseball bat weight with a Boston Red Sox logo against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 28, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel predicts Boston will use its first-round pick at No. 15 in the 2025 MLB Draft on prep infielder Gavin Fien.
  • Fien is an 18-year-old high school infielder ranked among the top 20 draft prospects for 2025 thanks to his combination of advanced raw power and plus speed.
  • He powered USA Baseball’s 18U National Team to an undefeated 8-0 run and gold medal at the 2024 WBSC U-18 Americas Qualifier, showcasing his big-game composure.
  • Earlier this month, the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, signaling a clear pivot toward long-term roster rebuilding.
  • Boston’s previous investments in prep talent—like drafting Marcelo Mayer in 2021 and acquiring Garrett Crochet—illustrate its commitment to targeting high-ceiling amateur bats.