Red Sox Draft Kyson Witherspoon With 15th Pick

The Boston Red Sox selected Oklahoma right-hander Kyson Witherspoon with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, making him their first first-round pitcher since 2017 and their highest-drafted college pitcher since 1988. Witherspoon, ranked No. 10 by MLB Pipeline and the top-rated college right-hander, recorded a 10-4 record, 2.65 ERA, and 124 strikeouts against 23 walks in 95 innings, earning first-team All-SEC honors. His arsenal includes a fastball up to 99 mph, slider, cutter, curveball, and a developing changeup. After going undrafted out of high school, Witherspoon transferred from junior college to Oklahoma, where he pitched alongside his twin brother Malachi, also a draft prospect. Scouts have praised his athleticism, versatility, and performance against top competition. Witherspoon now ranks 18th all-time in strikeouts at Oklahoma, positioning him as a high-upside addition to Boston's pitching pipeline.