Boston Red Sox raid the SEC during 2025 MLB Draft to drastically improve the pitching in their farm system

Eyanson's value really stands out here. He was often mocked in the late first or early second round entering Sunday's madness. Instead, he continued to slide all the way into round three. With one of the best sliders in college baseball, this could be a massive hit for Boston's farm system. 

Phillips was projected to go in a similar round and has some intriguing stuff alongside a large frame. He came into the Volunteers' system as a multi-sport athlete, but his future seems to be on the diamond. A lot of upside here with a big arm.

As for Witherspoon, his small slide in round one stopped with Boston. The Sooners righty was often placed in the top ten selections in mock drafts, but he made it to the fifteenth overall selection. He's got ace potential and had a ton of fans in the scouting community entering day one of the draft. His brother was also selected on day one by the Detroit Tigers. 

All in all, the path to success for the draft for the Sox this season was through the SEC. There is no doubt that they garnered some big-time potential with the start of this draft class on the mound.