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.