Red Sox Tap Jake Schaffner with 20th Overall Pick

The Boston Red Sox made their opening move in the Major League Baseball draft on Saturday, choosing University of North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner. Schaffner, who is 21 years old, was selected by the club with the 20th overall pick in the first round.

Schaffner's selection marks the team's initial foray into securing new talent through the annual draft process. His position as a shortstop and his collegiate background at a prominent program like UNC suggest a level of development and potential that the Red Sox organization will now look to cultivate further.