Martin Shelar 2026 Draft Pick Outfield

       
 
Age: 18
Born: August 10, 2007
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
   
Drafted: 9th round, 2026 by BOS
How Acquired: Draft
College: (Mississippi St. commit)
High School: Marist School (GA)
   

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Pronunciation: SHEE-lahr
First Pro Contract: July 17, 2026 (BOS)
Signing Scout: Kirk Fredriksson
Signing Bonus: $1,500,000
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: December 2030
MLFA Eligible: November 2032
   
Pro Debut: Yet to debut
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut: -
Service Time (1/26): 0 days
Options Remaining: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2026): MiLB contract
   
Twitter: -
Instagram: @_martiparti9_

 
 
 
 
 
     
  Scouting Report & Links      
         
  Scouting Report: Big, muscular, exceptionally strong frame with minimal remaining projection but advanced athletic maturity for his age. Hit tool is currently below average due to an overaggressive, uphill approach that sells out for over-the-fence power, leaving him with high swing-and-miss risk against advanced pitching. Plus-to-better raw power, showcased by 115.5 mph peak exit velocity recorded at the MLB Draft Combine. Lifts the ball to all fields. Flashes above-average straight-line speed, but baserunning instincts are raw. Slow first step, raw speed currently plays down during live game action. Possesses the athletic tools to handle center field, but needs to improve routes or he may end up in right field. Plus arm with easy mechanics, has been clocked at 94 mph. Reportedly led all high school players in the nation with 19 home runs in 2026. Received a record bonus for a ninth-round pick. Was committed to Mississippi State. Intriguing high-risk, high-reward prospect.
  Last update: July 13, 2026

Note: This page will be updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team has seen the player in person.


Links
Red Sox select Martin Shelar with ninth-round pick (7.12.26)
 
   
     
    Hitting Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb bb so sb cs avg obp slg ops
  2026 Marist School HS HS --- 18 33 89 42 45 7 2 19 53 113 25 8 9 2 0.506 0.619 1.270 1.889
2026 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 18     stats                            
   
     
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  Rawlings High School All-America Second Team (2026)   -  
   

   
     
 
 
 
     
 
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