Sean Newcomb, a Middleboro High School graduate and once a first-round major league draft pick, is set to join the Boston Red Sox at their spring training camp this February.
It’s an exciting homecoming for the 31-year-old left-hander, whose baseball journey has taken him through the highs and lows of a professional career that began nearly a decade ago.
Drafted in the First Round: A Promising Beginning

Newcomb was a force to be reckoned with on the mound in high school. As a senior at Middleboro High, he posted a jaw-dropping 0.46 ERA, a number that’s almost hard to believe.
His dominance didn’t stop there as he struck out 110 batters in just 58 pitched innings, cementing himself as one of the most promising young players in the area. It wasn’t long before the Los Angeles Angels came calling, selecting Newcomb with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
A Fresh Start with the Red Sox
Now, almost ten years later, Newcomb is returning to Massachusetts with hopes of reigniting his career. Signed to a minor league deal, he’s also been invited to the Red Sox’s major league camp, where he can prove he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
His primary league stats reflect a career with its share of challenges and some solid contributions. Over 175 MLB games—including 60 starts—he’s tallied 438 strikeouts and holds a career ERA of 4.51.
Newcomb’s MLB journey has included stints with the Atlanta Braves from 2017 to 2022, the Chicago Cubs in 2022, and the Oakland Athletics in 2023 and 2024. While his most recent seasons haven’t been without struggles, there’s no denying the potential he brings to the table. His time with the Braves included stretches of dominance, and at 31, he’s certainly not out of the game yet.
For Newcomb, this spring training invitation is more than just a contract—it’s a shot at a fresh start with a team that’s deeply rooted in his home state.
What’s Next for Sean Newcomb?
It’s an opportunity to see if the left-hander for the Red Sox. Once considered one of the most promising arms in the game, Newcomb has a chance to recapture some of the magic that made him a first-round pick.
Either way, fans in Middleboro and beyond will watch closely, hoping this hometown hero can make his mark again.