2 days Ago By Joel Reuter
The Boston Red Sox have the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, and the front office will be banking on things turning out better than they did last time the team was slotted in that position on the draft board. With the No.
12 overall pick in the 2016 draft, the Red Sox took prep left-hander Jay Groome, and while he was a hyped prospect when he first began his pro career he never lived up to expectations. The 25-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut and is currently serving a one-year suspension for violating the league's gambling policy. So who might the Red Sox be targeting this time around? Ahead, we've broken down three prospects who should be on their radar when their pick comes up in the 2024 MLB draft.
James Tibbs III could be the first player from the 2024 draft class to reach the majors thanks to his advanced approach at the plate, and while he is viewed as having one of the highest floors among this year's college bats, he also offers plenty of upside. The Florida State standout hit .363/.
488/.777 with 28 home runs and 95 RBI in 66 games this spring while tallying more walks (58) than strikeouts (37), and his 60-hit, 55-power offensive profile will be his ticket to the big leagues. He is likely limited to left field or first base defensively, but it's his bat that should allow him to fly through the minors.
There are a handful of college bats in the mix to go in the portion of the draft where the Red Sox are picking, but if they decide to prioritize adding .
