Red Sox Sign 6-Foot-7 Pitcher After College Career

The Boston Red Sox added more pitching depth to their farm system by signing 24-year-old Harrison Blum to a minor league contract.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Boston Red Sox have signed 24-year-old right-handed pitcher Harrison "Harry" Blum to a minor league contract. Blum spent five seasons playing college baseball, primarily at Division III Luther College, before transferring to Division II Augustana University for his final year of eligibility. Despite going undrafted in 2025, the 6-foot-7 hurler has caught the Red Sox's attention and will likely start the season in their Low-A affiliate.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have been actively bolstering their pitching staff at both the major league and minor league levels this offseason. Blum represents another tall, hard-throwing prospect that the team is taking a chance on to potentially develop into a future contributor at the big-league level.

The details

Blum spent the majority of his college career at Division III Luther College before transferring to Division II Augustana University for his final season. In his lone year at Augustana, Blum posted a 4.91 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings pitched, transitioning into more of a bullpen role after previously being a starting pitcher. The 6-foot-7 right-hander has also added nearly 5 mph to his fastball in the last eight months.

  • Blum signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox in February 2026.
  • Blum is projected to start the 2026 season with the Red Sox's Low-A affiliate.

The players

Harrison "Harry" Blum

A 24-year-old right-handed pitcher who spent five seasons playing college baseball, primarily at Division III Luther College, before transferring to Division II Augustana University for his final year of eligibility.

Boston Red Sox

The Major League Baseball team that signed Blum to a minor league contract, adding more pitching depth to their farm system.

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What’s next

Blum is projected to start the 2026 season with the Red Sox's Low-A affiliate, where he will look to continue developing and potentially work his way up the minor league system.

The takeaway

The Red Sox's signing of the 6-foot-7 Blum represents their continued efforts to bolster their pitching pipeline, as they look to uncover hidden gems and develop them into future contributors at the major league level.