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Top 10 Boston Red Sox Pitching Prospects to Watch in 2023

Introduction

The Boston Red Sox have a rich history of developing top-tier pitching prospects, and 2023 is no different. With a deep farm system and several highly-touted arms on the rise, the Red Sox have a bright future on the mound.

Key Stats

* In 2022, the Red Sox ranked 12th in the MLB in team ERA (4.46). * The team had four pitchers finish with an ERA below 3.50: Nathan Eovaldi, Nick Pivetta, Rich Hill, and Tanner Houck.

1. Brayan Bello

* Age: 23 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2023 * Stats: In 12 starts in 2022, Bello went 3-8 with a 4.71 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 71.1 innings pitched.

2. Brandon Walter

* Age: 22 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2024 * Stats: In 2022, Walter posted a 3.52 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 125.1 innings pitched in the minors.

3. Chris Murphy

* Age: 22 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2025 * Stats: Murphy had a dominant 2022 season, going 11-3 with a 2.19 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 117 innings pitched in Single-A and Double-A.

4. Thaddeus Ward

* Age: 21 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2026 * Stats: Ward made his pro debut in 2022 and posted a 4.50 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 80 innings pitched in Low-A and High-A.

5. Wilyer Abreu

* Age: 21 * Position: Relief Pitcher * ETA: 2023 * Stats: Abreu had a breakout season in 2022, posting a 2.93 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 61.1 innings pitched in High-A and Double-A.

6. Alex Scherff

* Age: 21 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2024 * Stats: Scherff had a solid 2022 season, going 10-4 with a 3.92 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 112.2 innings pitched in Single-A and High-A.

7. Junior Valdez

* Age: 22 * Position: Relief Pitcher * ETA: 2023 * Stats: Valdez had a dominant 2022 season in Double-A, posting a 2.13 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 55.2 innings pitched.

8. Chase Petty

* Age: 21 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2025 * Stats: Petty struggled in his pro debut in 2022, but he has a high ceiling and could be a future ace.

9. Oscar Gonzalez

* Age: 20 * Position: Relief Pitcher * ETA: 2024 * Stats: Gonzalez had a solid 2022 season in High-A, posting a 3.24 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 55.1 innings pitched.

10. Jay Groome

* Age: 24 * Position: Starting Pitcher * ETA: 2023 * Stats: Groome missed the entire 2022 season due to injury, but he has a lot of potential and could be a valuable asset to the Red Sox in 2023.