When the Boston Red Sox selected Anthony Eyanson in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the pick was called a steal. The hype intensified with an electric Spring Breakout performance.
However, no one was expecting Eyanson to do what he’s done so far in his short professional career. The right-handed pitcher has a 0.44 ERA, .104 BAA, and 0.49 WHIP in five starts in High-A. He has 34 strikeouts compared to three walks in 20 1/3 innings. Those could be his only stats ever with Greenville. On Sunday, first reported by Alex Speier, the Red Sox promoted the LSU star to Double-A(subscription required).
The season hasn’t exactly gone well for the Red Sox. They’re dealing with injuries up and down the pitching staff. Meanwhile, the offense has been abysmal. Due to that, fans are looking for anything to get excited about. Eyanson has been one of the biggest beacons of hope (alongside his new teammate Franklin Arias).
The 21-year-old has shown that the improvements on his fastball are real. He’s not hitting 100 MPH as he did in the Spring Breakout game, but the velocity is better than his college days. It’s also not shocking that he’s not reaching those Spring Breakout highs. That was a one-inning performance. Meanwhile, he’s starting and getting around 60 pitches during the regular season (meaning he isn’t going to empty the tank for a few pitches).
Red Sox promote top pitching prospect, 2025 draft pick Anthony Eyanson to Double-A
When Eyanson was drafted, his secondary pitches were where the money was. Those are still fantastic. His slider has caused a lot of bad swings, he’s gotten some strikeouts on the changeup, and the curveball looks like it’s improved this season.
At the start of the year, the Red Sox placed Eyanson in High-A with fellow draftees Kyson Witherspoon and Marcus Phillips. Despite those two being drafted ahead of him, it’s Eyanson who’s stolen the show. His pitch arsenal has been better than advertised, his control is elite, and his presence on the mound is top-tier.
We’re barely into May, just 20 1/3 innings into his career, and Eyanson has already pushed himself to Double-A. I don’t like making comparisons, but don’t be shocked if we see a rise through the system similar to Payton Tolle. Triple-A by the end of the season seems likely, and a cup of coffee in Boston isn’t out of the realm of possibility.
If you haven’t been paying attention to Anthony Eyanson, start doing it now. He’s worth the watch every week.
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