June 6, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Sox tab Michael Lee in 8th round
In the eighth round of the 2008 MLB Draft, the Red Sox tabbed Oklahoma City University RHP Michael Lee. The 6 foot 7 Lee finished the 2008 for the NAIA power by going 10-2 with 2.79 ERA with 124 strikeouts in 94 innings. His fastball reaches upwards of 95 MPH and he has a power breaking ball that he uses as his strikeout pitch. He does not yet have a 3rd pitch but with his tall lean frame he has high ceiling ability. Lee was previously drafted by the New York Yankees in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB draft. Should the Sox sign Lee he will likely start 2008 with the Lowell Spinners.