The Boston Red Sox have a long history of failing to develop pitching. They’ve had their fair share of high-profile starting pitchers they acquired via free agency and trade but when it comes to drafting and grooming pitchers in their farm system, the results have been a disaster. The Red Sox haven’t developed a true ace since Jon Lester, who was drafted nearly two decades ago and debuted in the majors in 2006.
That drought may end once Noah Song is ready to emerge. The Red Sox selected Song in the fourth round of the 2019 June draft out of the United States Naval Academy after he led the NCAA is strikeouts during his senior year.