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Red Sox 2017 Draft Preview: 5 possible first-round picks

By Mike El-Far

Jun 2, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox president of baseball operation Dave Dombrowski speaks with the media before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox president of baseball operation Dave Dombrowski speaks with the media before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park as the sun sets during the fourth inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park as the sun sets during the fourth inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Faedo

With this being a pitcher heavy draft, it is no surprise that the Boston Red Sox might want to take a pitcher. Last year, they were able to take a possible No. 1 pick Jason Groome at 12. While Groome was a high schooler who should spend awhile in the minors, a possible pick would make a much more immediate impact.

Alex Faedo seems to be as much of a “safe” pick as there is. The University of Florida standout emerged as one of the best starters in college this year. Faedo boasts three above average pitches that he uses to make many batters miss.

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The numbers for Faedo really prove the bright future that this kid has. Florida is in what is the best conference for college baseball, the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was named to the 2nd All-SEC team for the 2017 season.

Going 7-2 this season, it is clear that Faedo is able to put his team in a winning position most times he steps on the mound. Also, he sported a 2.80 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP this year, so it is clear the dominance he had at the collegiate level.

The flaw of Alex Faedo? He really does not have a glaring weakness, well not one for a college player. He is able to take control of a game on the mound, and could be in a major league rotation by the middle of 2018, at the earliest. Truthfully, I doubt Alex Faedo falls to where Boston makes their first selection. If for some reason he does, Dave Dombrowski won’t let him fall any further.

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