US EditionMarcus Phillips Drafted by Red Sox in MLB Draft
TENNESSEE, JUL 14 – Phillips became the fourth Tennessee player taken in the first round, setting a new program record as the Red Sox focus on strengthening their pitching staff.
- The Boston Red Sox selected Tennessee’s pitcher Marcus Phillips, a righty, with the 33rd overall pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft held Sunday night in Atlanta.
- Phillips' selection marked the fourth first-round pick from Tennessee in 2025, setting a new program record that surpassed the previous mark from 2007.
- Phillips, a 6-foot-4 pitcher from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, earned a starting role in 2025 after two seasons, posting a 4-5 record with a 3.90 ERA and 98 strikeouts over 83 innings.
- Keith Law pointed out that Phillips still requires an effective pitch to retire left-handed hitters, but if he develops that, he has the potential to secure a spot as a reliable starter in the middle of the rotation, emphasizing his raw ability and a fastball that can reach 100 mph.
- Phillips’ drafting contributes to Tennessee's baseball success under Tony Vitello, with the program producing 47 draftees since 2018 and maintaining strong draft numbers in recent years.
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