With considerably less fanfare than Sunday night, the Red Sox, on Monday afternoon, selected nine more players in the annual amateur draft.
Here's a look at the players with some information gleaned from scouting reports and other publications:
2. Jud Fabian OF, Fla. Fabian was projected to be a high first-round selection at the start of the year, and there's some indication that the Red Sox, months ago, considered him for their first-round pick ... Fabian's draft stock fell considerably because of his propensity to swing-and-miss, an issue he worked to correct as the season wore on ... Has plus-power, and once hit two home runs in two at-bats against Vanderbilt ace Jack Leiter ... Considered a well above-average defender in center, and, in fact, was ranked as the best college outfield defender in the country by Baseball America ... High ceiling if he can succeed in making more regular contact.
3. Tyler McDonough, 2B, NC State. Highly versatile player, who has played almost everywhere, including catcher and outfield, though the Red Sox listed him as a second baseman ... Solid hit tool, though not thought to have much power ... Well above-average speed, and obviously, enough athleticism to play almost anywhere on the field ... Attended fabled Moeller High School in Cincinnati, which gave us Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr ... Rated as the 128th best prospect in the draft by Baseball America.
4. Elmer Rodriguez, RHP, Leadership Christian Academy, Puerto Rico. A lot of projection needed as Rodriguez is listed at just under 170 pounds, despite standing 6-foot-4 ... He has a fastball that can touch the mid-90s ... Intriguing delivery with big leg kick, but athletic enough to repeat it.
5. Nathan Hickey, C, University of Florida. There's some question about whether Hickey can stick behind the plate, as his skills are still pretty raw and undeveloped ... He's already played some corner infield and might project as a left fielder eventually ... Lefty bat shows power promise.
6. Daniel McElveny, INF/UTI, Bonita Vista, Ca. McElveny, at 6-foot, 190 pounds, comes from the same area as top pick Marcelo Mayer, though they attended different high schools ... Played mostly shortstop, but has moved around the diamond ... Committed to San Diego State for college ball ... Line-drive hitter with an all-field approach, not much power for now, but could develop based on full extension in his swing.
7. Wyatt Olds, RHP, Oklahoma. Likely projects as a bullpen option since he's yet to master a third pitch completely and has struggled with his control as a starter ... Fastball runs 93-96 mph, occasionally touching 97 mph.
8. Hunter Dobbins, RHP, Texas Tech. Missed this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery ... Big frame (6' 2") with a 98 mph fastball prior to surgery ... Also throws a slider and changeup.
9. Tyler Miller, 3B, Auburn University. Lefty power bat ... Drafted out of high school by Pittsburgh in the 23rd round ... attended junior college as a freshman before transferring to Auburn ... Has played all over, including the vast majority of games this year at first, but Red Sox view him as a third baseman ... Led the SEC with 61 RBI in 51 regular season games.
10. Mike Litwicki, RHP, Indiana University. Power bullpen arm, limited over his college career because of injuries ...Threw just 12 innings this past season, but racked up 17 strikeouts thanks to a plus-plus fastball that comfortably sits 96-97 mph and occasionally touched 98-99 mph ... Missed first year with Tommy John surgery and threw just 31.1 innings over his final three seasons ... Breaking pitch is a slider.