The Boston Red Sox are hoping California high school shortstop Marcelo Mayer will become the crown jewel of their farm system after selecting him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft.
While other top prospects in this year's class had some up-and-down moments during the season, the 18-year-old's steady performance and long-term potential at shortstop helped him rise up draft boards.
Red SoxWith the 4th pick in the 2021 #MLBDraft, we have selected shortstop Marcelo Mayer from Eastlake High School (CA). Welcome, Marcelo! https://t.co/rmX5ptFTaC