Leon Paulino was at home surrounded by family when he got the call that would change his life. The Boston Red Sox were selecting him in the 23rd round of the 2019 amateur draft.
There were a few teams that he expected would have interest in drafting him but getting that call from the Red Sox was as surreal moment for the Lawrence native. While he spent his final three years of high school down in Florida, Paulino was born and raised in Red Sox Nation.
After getting drafted in June, Paulino spent a brief stint in the Gulf Coast League.