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3 things to know about Red Sox draft pick Cutter Coffey

With the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, the Red Sox selected infielder Cutter Coffey.

Coffey, 18, is a right-handed batter who played shortstop at the high school level (and also has the capacity to pitch). He’s listed at 6-foot-2, weighing 190 pounds.

Here are a few things to know about Coffey:

He was originally projected as a pitcher.

Coffey is one of a handful of players who could potentially make it to the major leagues as either a position player or a pitcher.

According to Baseball America, he has a “plus” off-speed pitch.