Boston.com · Jul 14, 2025
4 things to know about Red Sox 2025 1st-round pick Kyson Witherspoon
Kyson Witherspoon was one of the top college arms in baseball.For the first time since taking Tanner Houck 24th overall in 2017, the Red Sox have selected a pitcher in the first round of an MLB Draft.
Boston chose right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 Draft.
The 20-year-old Witherspoon stands as an intriguing addition to Boston’s prospect pipeline after a standout season at the University of Oklahoma.
Here are four things to know about the promising righty:
He was considered one of the top arms in college baseball
Former Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd had high praise for Witherspoon shortly after Boston selected him on Sunday.
