July 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
2026 Draft Day 2 Recap: Rounds 16-20
16. Colton Coates, SS, Louisiana Tech
Coates (pictured) is coming off a strong junior season at LTO in which he hit .330/.447/.488 with 45 walks against just 30 strikeouts while starting all 58 games. Primarily a shorstop in 2026, Coates saw significant time at third base during his sophomore year. In addition to his Conference USA experience, Coates played in the Cape Cod League last summer for the Brewster Whitecaps.
17. Alex Kranzler, RHP, Vanderbilt
Kranzler has been a fixture in the Commodores bullpen the last three seasons, making 51 appearances. After a strong sophomore campaign in which he posted a 3.62 ERA and struck out 40 batters against just 7 walks in 37 1/3 innings. the 6-foot-3 righty slumped to a 6.18 ERA in 2026. Another Cape Cod League alumnus, Krenzler made 11 appearances in 2024 with the Orleans Firebirds. A native of Hackensack, Krenzler was the 2022 New Jersey Player of the Year and was a two time All-State selection.
18. Ethan Offing, OF, Dutch Fork (SC) High School
After five consecutive college selections, the Red Sox turned to prep outfielder Offing in the 18th round. The University of Clemson commit has a strong combination of athletic ability and bat speed. Per Baseball America, he has the tools to project as a "strong defender in center field." At 6-foot-1, 185, Offing showed off impressive power at the Perfect Game showcase this spring.
19. Luis Calderon, RHP, El Shaddai Christian High School (PR)
Calderon is a skinny 6-foot, 165 pound right-hander out of Puerto Rico. He is committed to Alabama State University in the fall.
20. Aiden VanDeHatert, LHP, Dallas Baptist
VanDeHatert made the jump to Division I in 2026 after spending two years at Lincoln Train College in Illinois. He appeared in 17 games this spring for DBU, including four as a starter. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, he joins the stable of big arms in the system. VanDeHatert posted a 6.10 ERA but struck out 35 batters in 31 innings. VanDeHatert hopes to join Lew Ford as the second Red Sox draftee out of Dallas Baptist to reach the majors.
Photo Credit: Colton Coates from latechsports.com