MLB.com lists Lawrence Academy right-hander John Paone as its top draft prospect from Massachusetts. Paone, listed at No. 134 overall on MLB’s rankings, is a 6-foot-3 right-hander with a low-to-mid 90s fastball and some intriguing secondary pitches. He will be a name to watch in the round 4-6 range.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

See all of the Mississippi State baseball players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft, including transfers and signees.

The Red Sox are three games out of first place in the AL East and hold the second wild-card spot. They also don’t have a closer waiting in the wings.