Summary
The Boston Red Sox have chosen Tyler Uberstine, a pitcher who was previously cut from his college team, to start their spring training opener. Uberstine, who was drafted by the Red Sox in 2021, has overcome significant challenges and now ranks as a top prospect in their system.
Key Facts
- Tyler Uberstine was cut from his college varsity baseball team before transferring to Northwestern.
- Uberstine pitched in only 13 college games before being drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round of 2021.
- Before college, he played fewer than 10 innings in high school and received no college scholarship offers.
- Despite challenges, including Tommy John surgery, he is now the No. 16 prospect for the Red Sox.
- The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in December to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
- Uberstine will be the starting pitcher in the Red Sox's spring training opener against a Boston-area college team.
