Red Sox Draft picks Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull start fast at High-A

Key Points:

• Boston’s top two 2026 Draft picks, infielders Schaffner (No. 20 overall) and Hull (No. 67 overall), made strong professional debuts with High-A Greenville, contributing significantly to consecutive wins over Asheville.
• Schaffner went 3-for-8 with four RBIs and four runs scored in his first two games, including a bases-clearing triple, while Hull went 5-for-10 with two doubles, four RBIs, and two runs scored on Sunday.
• Both players showcased impressive college careers at North Carolina, with Schaffner posting a .356/.468/.552 slash line and 26 stolen bases, and Hull driving in 87 runs with a .500 on-base percentage and 1.115 OPS.
• Their performances helped Greenville secure an 11-3 win on Saturday and an 11-7 win on Sunday, highlighting their immediate impact at the professional level.
• Schaffner and Hull were key contributors to North Carolina’s recent success in the Men’s College World Series, with Hull delivering a walk-off double in the Super Regional and Schaffner providing a clutch two-RBI triple in the Finals.