MLB Team Drafts Moorestown High School Alumnus

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A Moorestown High School alumnus was selected Monday in the MLB Draft.

The Boston Red Sox selected Maximus Martin in the 10th round (298th overall).

Martin was a four-year varsity player for Moorestown, graduating in 2023. At the college level, he bounced around from Rutgers to Georgia State and then Kansas State.

As a junior at Kansas State, Martin batted .320 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs. He also led the team with 56 runs scored.

Martin played around the diamond throughout his collegiate career, splitting time between shortstop and centerfield this past season.

"Martin's best tool is his plus raw power, which plays mostly to his pull side. His right-handed stroke features plenty of bat speed and leverage, producing high exit velocities," his scouting profile on mlb.com says. "There are concerns about his frequency and quality of contact, however, because he has a swing-happy approach and struggles against non-fastballs."

At the pro level, he'll most likely play second base or become a full-time outfielder, according to the scouting report.