Morning sports update
Pumila, who recently threw 20 no-hitters for Bishop Feehan, is currently expected to make some picks ahead of Boston at No. 20.
Bishop Feehan senior left-hander Brody Pumila plays against St. John’s Shrewsbury on April 16. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff
MLB mock drafts and the Red Sox chances of grabbing Brody Bumila: Although he also starred on the school’s basketball team (anchoring Recent state championship run), 6-foot-9 Brody Pumila and Bishop Feehan have increasingly become known for his shooting prowess.
Pumila, now in his final year, wowed fans and scouts in Bishop Feehan’s final start. He struck out a school-record 20 strikeouts and threw a seven-inning no-hitter. His fastball reached 100 mph.
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20 strikeouts‼️ No strikeouts and up to 100 mph from 6-foot-9 Brody Pumila.
LHP High School 2026 had a win over Bishop Feehan in Massachusetts tonight. Fastball attack and mixed in quality changeup.
Baseball America is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. pic.twitter.com/Y5NDvqS4xQ
– Ben Badler (@BenBadler) May 9, 2026
Although he is technically committed to going to Texas to play college baseball next season, there is also a strong possibility that he could go straight to Major League Baseball.
Much of Pumila’s potential future at the professional level rests on the growing chance of being selected in the first round in the 2026 MLB Draft (which will run from July 11-13).
Pumila’s stock has risen in recent weeks, but he is still expected to go within the likely range of the Red Sox (who hold the 20th pick in the first round).
Right now, there are three MLB mock drafts that have Pumila close to being selected by the Red Sox:
- MLB.com: The Red Sox selected Tyler Bell (Pumila goes 21st to the Padres).
- Baseball America: The Red Sox selected left-handed pitcher/outfielder Jared Grendlinger (Pumila goes 18th with the Reds).
- The athlete: The Red Sox selected third baseman Bo Lawrence (Bumila goes to No. 18 for the Reds).
Trivia: Among MLB players born in Massachusetts, who has hit the most home runs?
(Answer below).
Hint: Although he was drafted by the Red Sox, he was traded and never played at the big league level for Boston. In fact, he only played for one team his entire MLB career, with a total of 449 home runs.
Results and timelines:
Tonight, the Red Sox begin a three-game series at Fenway Park against the Phillies at 6:45 p.m
Also tonight, Legacy FC hosts Orlando Pride at 7pm at Gillette Stadium.
Tomorrow, the second-place Revolution hosts first-place FC Nashville at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m
More from boston.com:
Courses are on the rise: Mamadou Fofana has joined the MLS squad for the match after his outstanding performance (including a goal-line save) in the Revolution’s win on Saturday. His coach Marko Mitrovic was also named (as was New England captain Carles Gil, who was on the bench).
The best of the best over the weekend. 🔥
The team of the match is wild. By Audi: https://t.co/AcDaoJznzo pic.twitter.com/U6g8A7mBL3
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 11, 2026
On this day: In 2000, Pedro Martinez struck out 15 Orioles in the A’s 9-0 Red Sox win. At the height of his absolute power, Martinez was able to get a standing ovation from the Camden Yards crowd before hitting Delino DeShields to cap the gem of the complete game.
Daily highlight: Orioles outfielder Dietrich Enz made a catch with his hands and (eventually) got his foot on base to complete the final win over the Yankees.
Great hand holding by Dietrich Enz on this face of Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/YJk9XaezdI
– Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 12, 2026
Trivia Answer: Jeff Bagwell
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