Boston Red Sox
After Lugo's junior year in high school,he was selected to play in the 2018 Perfect Game All-American Classic. [1] He was committed to the University of Miami and was the highest-ranked Puerto Rican prospect (No. 38) in the 2019 MLB draft. [2] In the draft,the Boston Red Sox selected Lugo in the second round. [3] [4] [5] [6]
After getting drafted and forgoing a college career,Lugo was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Red Sox,where he played 39 games and slashed .257/.342/.331 with one home run. [7] In the offseason,Lugo played in the Puerto Rican Winter League for Atenienses de Manatí. [8] After the 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,Lugo was invited to participate in the Red Sox' fall instructional league. [9] Lugo spent the 2021 season in Low-A with the Salem Red Sox,batting .270 with four home runs and 50 RBI in 105 games. [7]
Lugo spent most of 2022 in High-A with the Greenville Drive,and also played in three Double-A games with the Portland Sea Dogs. [10] For the season,he batted a combined .282 with 18 home runs and 79 RBI. [10] During the 2022–23 offseason,he played in the Puerto Rican Winter League for Criollos de Caguas. [10] Lugo returned to Portland for the 2023 season,batting .242 with five home runs and 37 RBI in 83 games. [10] Through 2022,Lugo played as an infielder,primary at shortstop. [10] During 2023,he played both as an infielder an outfielder. [10] After 2023,he has only played as an outfielder. [10]
