
Sioux Falls native Marcus Phillips has been selected 33rd overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking a major milestone in the rising pitcher’s career. Phillips, a Roosevelt High School graduate, received the news during a private draft party surrounded by friends and family. After starting his college career at Iowa Western Community College, he transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he became a key starter and helped lead the Volunteers to a College World Series title.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet…

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