Antonio Anderson MLB Draft profile: Height, weight, stats and other details about Red Sox pick

The Boston Red Sox are hopeful that they may have selected a future star shortstop by choosing switch-hitting shortstop Antonio Anderson in the 2023 MLB Draft. The 18-year-old prospect could be seen as a bargain for the Red Sox at pick number 83, as many prospects ranked him between the middle 60s to late 70s in their draft rankings.

"Red Sox have drafted HS shortstop Antonio Anderson out of North Atlanta in the 3rd round. Considered one of the better prep bats in the draft. Switch hitter. Might move over to 3B. Potential 20 homer power. Ranked in the 60-70 range on the big boards." - @tylermilliken_

Taken out of North Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Georgia, Antonio Anderson has all of the upside in the world to become a productive MLB player. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Anderson has the athletic build to potentially become a future member of the Boston Red Sox infield.

A switch-hitter, Anderson can perform well on both sides of the plate, however many scouts prefer his left-handed swing. When batting from the left side, draft experts believe that he can generate more power when he opens it up as opposed to the right side of the plate.

Based on his draft projections, many believe that if Anderson reaches the MLB, he could be a contributor in both average and power. Some scouts even believe that the young shortstop has the potential and abilities to hit 20+ home runs at the major league level for the Boston Red Sox.

"With their 3rd round pick in the 2023 MLB draft (83rd overall) the Red Sox selected Antonio Anderson out of North Atlanta HS in Georgia. Anderson is a switch hitter with the potential to hit for average & power. He is committed to Georgia Tech. Draft ranks: MLB 77/BA 68/ESPN 72" - @IanCundall

While the switch-hitting prospect has already committed to play for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets next season, Red Sox GM Brian O'Halloran and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom will hope that they can persuade him to break said commitment.

Antonio Anderson may not be the only bargain in the 2023 MLB Draft for the Red Sox

While Anderson may be more of a long-term prospect for the Red Sox, they were able to land yet another future star earlier in the draft. Kyle Teel was the number one catcher entering the 2023 MLB Draft, and while he was projected by many to go in the top 10 selections, the Virginia catcher fell to the Red Sox at pick 14.

"Start your morning with all 13 homers Kyle Teel hit this past season. He was named 2023 ACC Player of the Year and took home the Buster Posey Catcher of the Year award." - @tylermilliken_

Both Antonio Anderson and Kyle Teel fell to the club much later than they were projected to be selected, making the 2023 MLB Draft a successful one for the team. They also selected Nazzan Zanetello out of Christian Brothers College High School.