Connelly Early: Boston Red Sox Pitcher Profile

Connelly Early is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Born Todd Connelly McNeil Early on April 3, 2002, in Midlothian, Virginia, he was selected by Boston in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Virginia. Source 2

Early made his MLB debut on September 9, 2025, and remains on the active roster. His delivery features a high leg kick, long arm swing, and low release height, with a repeatable, moderate-effort motion. Source 7

Scouts and teammates describe him as intensely serious on the mound yet lighthearted off the field, often using dramatic pauses in media interactions. Advanced metrics and pitch movement data are tracked on Baseball Savant, while career statistics appear on Baseball-Reference. Source 8