Red Sox Select Owen Hull with 67th Pick in MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox have added outfielder Owen Hull to their system, selecting him with the 67th overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Hull, a standout from the University of North Carolina, follows fellow Tar Heel Jake Scheffner, who was an earlier, unexpected selection by the team.
Following their surprising selection of infielder Jake Scheffner at pick number 20, which deviated from pre-draft projections, the Red Sox opted for a more anticipated choice with their next pick. Owen Hull, an outfielder hailing from the University of North Carolina, was chosen at the 67th overall position.
Hull's draft position aligns with expectations, as MLB Pipeline had him ranked 67th. His selection marks him as another University of North Carolina product joining the Red Sox organization, mirroring the earlier pick of Scheffner.
The Red Sox appear to be building a connection with North Carolina talent, as both Scheffner and Hull come from the same collegiate program under what could be interpreted as a strategy to gather players from familiar pipelines.
The Red Sox are making a clear statement by drafting two players from the same prominent college program, suggesting a focused strategy on recruiting talent they've scouted extensively.
