# With the 20th pick in the MLB Draft, the Red Sox select ... shortstop Jake Schaffner out of UNC

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-12 02:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 28.28

## Executive Summary
The Boston Red Sox have sparked conversation after selecting UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

## Intelligence Brief
The Boston Red Sox used the 20th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to select shortstop Jake Schaffner from the University of North Carolina. Additionally, coverage notes that the team selected Owen Hull with the 67th pick.


Reports from Yahoo Sports and MassLive.com describe the selection of Schaffner as surprising and "off the wall." WMTV 15 News highlights that Schaffner is a native of Janesville, while UNC Athletics reports that four "Diamond Heels" were taken on the first day of the draft. Following the conclusion of Day 1, MLB.com coverage indicates that the focus now shifts to how to follow the Day 2 draft selections.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who did the Red Sox select 20th overall?
The Red Sox selected shortstop Jake Schaffner from the University of North Carolina.

### Where is Jake Schaffner from?
According to WMTV 15 News, Schaffner is a native of Janesville.

### Who else did the Red Sox draft on Day 1?
The Red Sox selected Owen Hull with the 67th pick.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Red Sox, MLB Draft, UNC, Owen Hull, MLB Draft the Red Sox, Jake Schaffner, Did Red Sox, Red Sox's Day, Janesville, Red Sox's Surprising Jake Schaffner

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMTV 15 NEWS | Janesville native Jake Schaffner drafted 20th overall in 2026 MLB Draft | 2026-07-12 02:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOSUcxOVJ1bFZka1owQWMxOTNzc0FLRG5WTndzeDVvM3M5V3ZOX0EwSGFFeWNzZnhFVmpGOGYtVzhReGw3RGI4MEpVQkZiRzY4Slh4UEtwN25zZ2J5TEVlaG9hU1BwZHZYY2k0UTdxczlhNE5lMi1qcnlqaEFicGVvc1FmdWRuSFoyaXN4SVczcDUtaGFTWkxHUFQ2YW94Y2FsNFFNQXV4eVl3UWfSAb8BQVVfeXFMTnZnU2dZU2pOWEZweWJfTmhtajhrb1ppM0VBdGtBcmF4a1RwaUpvVHZpNm5iR0syb2Z5anFZNGg3cS0xQW5Xelh0M2Y0dGpCUEJCRDdiSmQzVXJNM2F2VUZMSm5MUmo5SlkwdnUzaXloVXFjYkt5bGNPVjF0Vk14QVc1OW5Oamp5UTNLWEpNUmw4cUhvTGVkalVYUWNWMDdsaHNTeXYxMHN) |
| 98.5 The Sports Hub | Red Sox draft shortstop with 20th overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft | 2026-07-12 02:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQLXROOGlBTi1BeTJVQzRkYTdOLUpaSk5fZllnakFNQmV5cG1LUzIxMTFiWlNFSkphZG1QcFk2Vk4tXy12X01VZXBZWmRZZlBGcFA2ekdMWjRTNHY1c3VETGxtZk54VnhNMFFKMjdkRlgtT3NXZ1g4Yi1oeVNjSmM0UDk4bUNveXhtWXFFb0NSQjZJekFBVVRjMw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Red Sox's Surprising Jake Schaffner 1st-Round Pick, Explained | 2026-07-12 02:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPNF9oQ1lJdS1BM3N1dldrSUxiY3FsaXhSa2NoQllSZWctSkI0MnlTcmRmTnNrSXNnWlBuRWFPQXNULTN6Ti1VR1pETnBENkpyRjVoTWJlNGdNcFBzTVBtOFlVSEhiTGFRLWRCc1FublJPOEVUVlpsY0c1ajJVZkh4MFhqQ0pBbGY3OE1z?oc=5) |
| University of North Carolina Athletics | 4 Diamond Heels Taken On First Day Of 2026 MLB Draft | 2026-07-12 02:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQdERMc0d0N2ptVjIxSGVBS0k0dXg3dzBhb3Q3VGNsSVp3dzFFcS1VcDlHNWFjanhFVEU1M0dBRmN2cjlxaDhNeFRiVF9tM3dmVms0UTVKNFZ1eFd3UkFabUVwVFJqS0twRk44cFFCWklzMm43aXIwcHRycWxuUXM5MG4tdXdmamphdWowZ2h1YWR2cjI3UGNYUjJDd0Q?oc=5) |
| Over the Monster | Red Sox select Owen Hull with 67th pick in MLB Draft | 2026-07-12 02:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOMzh2Y0FKZFh6V2xROHlOMkJqRFdFUjlOOThrVGg4LWhrRWxJLU5YRDliNXc1eS1EQ3ctakNVcnNWd0tZVWZVdGxGY3ZZN0FzQS0yV3Z4NXc0TUY0Nm9NOXp5cTJnRzgzQkFjVmM2ak9RSXlsTUpHQzdINklHVzRqeGtYYVVDcVpsUjRjbTlsYV9xNUh6bWp3SUd2cDBrUlpLY1hBbkZvUHZoNmZn?oc=5) |
| MassLive.com | Did Red Sox make ‘holy cow,’ ‘off the wall’ decision in first round of 2026 MLB Draft? | 2026-07-12 02:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxNUTUyc3NwelFMV3hUcTM1MEdPa2dfVVBSeHBTOGNTblNkdmNUYWs3eVZOUEJKdW9iamMyMlpRZ0REVU9zeU42UHh4UHl2dTNUSTNNMWM4SmZnOXp1M0Y3SEUxSG9MaGdSNjYxbFltT0hKM1BmQ0h5emZvRzBWY2pjcGFmbzRqLTlYdGdFWHdtMUNuOWt4bmdzNzB6eGVQTzFHa2VNQWVpTW51eUdQbFhLN3EtcWdLN0pHUlUxQjc2WHhvUUk?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | Here are the Red Sox's Day 1 Draft picks. Here’s how to follow Day 2 | 2026-07-12 02:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTE5ubXBTU3ZSbnFxU2NZaE00NzYtMDNFbXhUVjJic1FwcEhWQWRENEdEdjRIZWVSS3NYUGtfTHhwLWlvbjRCbTY5dXNBRXJMZzl1a1FBOFFEV2dkbTN1VFE?oc=5) |
| The Boston Globe | With the 20th pick in the MLB Draft, the Red Sox select ... shortstop Jake Schaffner out of UNC | 2026-07-12 02:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQaUtUOFdfOXhDZEg5ZW5sdnhxM3N3bTM4d0Nqek84SDliWGpac3FWa2l2VW5sZUNoTHlvZWRrOWF1OGh4V1o2SG9wVGpEUnBBb3YySGN3OXdQcHc2aWxUSEtiRHBjMl9oeXVTeEV0dHNrOHRBeFhqUU1IYTJQRHRQTnV4VUYwMnNKTWd2NlVXZUY?oc=5) |

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