Interviewing Alex Wilson: 2009 draft pick closest to the bigs

Alex Wilson was drafted in the second round of the 2009 draft by the Boston Red Sox out of Texas A&M.

Wilson pitched in Low-A Lowell after signing, a rather low level given being 22. He dominated the competition, posting a 0.50 ERA in 13 starts encompassing 36 innings and whiffing 33 while walking seven. It’s felt that if Wilson can develop his changeup, he will start. Otherwise, he will relieve. Baseball America says he is closest to the majors, and is expected to open the season at High-A Salem. Don’t rule out closing the season out in Double-A Portland.

Read on to read an interview conducted with Alex Wilson.

Sox 2d round pick Alex Wilson shines

Alex Wilson was pitching against Texas in a 2007 tournament while at Winthrop University when he felt a “pop” in his right elbow.

The next thing he knew had a Tommy John operation to repair a torn ligament, which required 18 months of rehabilitation.

Wilson, who checks in at 6-1 and 204 pounds, transferred to Texas A&M where he rode the bench in 2008.

Surprisingly, the Cubs picked him in the 10th round of that year’s draft but he declined to sign – which may have been the Red Sox’ good fortune.