Red Sox could be in range to draft Brody Bumila

MLB mock drafts, and the Red Sox‘ possibilities of taking Brody Bumila: Although he additionally starred for the college’s basketball crew (anchoring the recent state championship run), Bishop Feehan’s 6-foot-9 left-hander Brody Bumila is turning into more and more recognized for his pitching prowess.

Bumila, now in his senior yr, dazzled followers and scouts at a latest Bishop Feehan begin. He totaled a school record 20 strikeouts and threw a seven-inning no-hitter. His fastball reached 100 mph.

It was merely the most recent in an impressive line of performances from Bumila in 2026.

20-strikeout‼️ no-hitter and as much as 100 mph from 6-foot-9 Brody Bumila.

2026 highschool LHP was overpowering tonight for Bishop Feehan in Massachusetts. Heavy fastball assault and blended in a top quality changeup.

Baseball America projected first-round decide within the 2026 MLB Draft. pic.twitter.com/Y5NDvqS4xQ

— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) May 9, 2026

Although he technically dedicated to Texas to play school baseball subsequent season, there’s additionally a powerful probability that he might go straight to Main League Baseball.

An enormous part of Bumila’s potential future on the professional degree relies on the growing likelihood that he’s a first-round decide within the 2026 MLB Draft (which is able to run from July 11-13).

Bumila’s inventory has risen in latest weeks, however he’s nonetheless projected to go inside the doable vary of the Purple Sox (who maintain the twentieth decide within the first spherical).

At present, a trio of MLB mock drafts have Bumila going within the neighborhood of the Purple Sox decide:

• MLB.com: Purple Sox decide shortstop Tyler Bell (Bumila goes No. 21 to the Padres).
• Baseball America: Purple Sox decide left-handed pitcher/outfielder Jared Grindlinger (Bumila goes No. 18 to the Reds).
• The Athletic: Purple Sox decide third baseman Bo Lawrence (Bumila goes No. 18 to the Reds).

Trivia: Of MLB gamers who had been born in Massachusetts, which ones totaled essentially the most profession dwelling runs?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: Although he was drafted by the Purple Sox, he was traded and by no means performed on the huge league degree for Boston. Actually, he solely performed for one crew in his complete MLB profession, totaling 449 dwelling runs.

Scores and schedules:

Tonight, the Purple Sox start a three-game sequence at Fenway Park in opposition to the Phillies at 6:45 p.m.

Additionally tonight, Legacy FC host the Orlando Pleasure at 7 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

Tomorrow, the second-place Revolution host first-place Nashville SC at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

Revs on the rise: Mamadou Fofana made the MLS Staff of the Matchday after his standout efficiency (together with a goal-line save) within the Revolution’s comeback win on Saturday. His coach, Marko Mitrović, was additionally named (as was New England captain Carles Gil, who was included on the bench).

Better of one of the best over the weekend. 🔥

Staff of the Matchday pres. by Audi: https://t.co/AcDaoJznzo pic.twitter.com/U6g8A7mBL3

— Main League Soccer (@MLS) May 11, 2026

On today: In 2000, Pedro Martinez struck out 15 Orioles in a 9-0 Purple Sox win. On the absolute top of his energy, Martinez managed to attract a standing ovation from the Camden Yards crowd earlier than he struck out Delino DeShields to cap his full sport gem.

Every day spotlight: Orioles pitcher Dietrich Enns made the barehanded seize and (finally) bought his foot on the bottom to finish the out within the eventual win over the Yankees.

Superior barehand seize by Dietrich Enns on this Pete Alonso flip pic.twitter.com/YJk9XaezdI

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 12, 2026

Trivia reply: Jeff Bagwell