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Red Sox Draft: Top five draft picks from team’s current roster

By Rudi Richards

SECAUCUS, NJ - JUNE 5: Michael Chavis hugs his family after being chosen 26th overall by the Boston Red Sox during the MLB First-Year Player Draft at the MLB Network Studio on June 5, 2014 in Secacucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
SECAUCUS, NJ - JUNE 5: Michael Chavis hugs his family after being chosen 26th overall by the Boston Red Sox during the MLB First-Year Player Draft at the MLB Network Studio on June 5, 2014 in Secacucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 24: Mookie Betts #50 and Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate each scoring a run on a hit by teammate J.D. Martinez (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Andrew Benintendi

Picking up Andrew Benintendi with the seventh pick in the 2015 draft seems like one of the smartest moves a team could make in the draft. With one of the most beautiful swings in the game, Andrew has become a vital part of this Red Sox side. At only 24-years-old, he’s gained more major league experience than plenty of vets have.

After a short stint in Boston, in the 2016 season, Benintendi showed he was the real deal and would be a major leaguer for a long time. He solidified this testament by putting together a tremendous first full season in 2017.

He ultimately finished second in the Rookie of the Year race – a race which he would’ve won in any year that the only competition was a guy by the name of Aaron Judge. Benny developed a solid .352 OBP in 2017 and was one of the integral bats as he produced 90 RBI for his side – helping the Sox win their second successive AL East title.

Last season, he improved in basically every category – showing the growth of his game, and becoming an elite talent. At just 23, Benintendi was one of the Red Sox’s key players in a team full of stars.

The moment he’ll be remembered for in the 2018 campaign, which ended with a championship, was that catch in Houston – perhaps, the greatest catch in franchise history. However, his ability to do just about anything was a huge factor in the entirety of that record-breaking season.

This season, there have been some tough moments, as he began 2019 leading off – not getting going as well as he would’ve liked. Moving down a few spots will help get his rhythm back and hopefully we’ll see him continue to build on what we’ve already seen to be terrific talent.

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