Red Sox draft son of team legend

Aug 23, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Hats and gloves from the Boston Red Sox team near the edge of the dugout before the game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox have a prospect with a familiar last name entering their system this season.

The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs across 48 games played for the Sharks last season.

D’Angelo has shown that he can hit for average. But he has yet to show the power Red Sox fans are accustomed to seeing from a player with “Ortiz” on the back of his jersey. The infield prospect hit just one home run last year, which gave him a significantly higher on-base percentage (.431) than slugging percentage (.374).

Ortiz must also deal with the unique challenges that come with being the son of a Red Sox living legend. But at least he doesn’t have the same pressure that’s been placed on a certain Los Angeles Lakers rookie’s shoulders .

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