Boston Assembles a Versatile, Hard-Hitting Class in the 2025 WPBL Draft

Boston

Matt Warren

Boston closed the inaugural WPBL Draft by securing one of the league’s most well-rounded and globally diverse groups of players. With impact arms, reliable infield defenders, dynamic outfielders, and an impressive mix of young standouts and seasoned veterans, the club built a roster that reflects depth, balance, and long-term competitiveness.

Below is the complete list of Boston’s 2025 draft selections.

Full Draft Class — Boston

  1. Hyeonah Kim, C (25) — Seoul, South Korea
  2. Alli Schroder, RHP (23) — Fruitvale, BC, Canada
  3. Raine Padgham, RHP (20) — Abbotsford, BC, Canada
  4. Zoe Hicks, 3B (27) — Boissevain, MB, Canada
  5. Alexis Hastings, LF (23) — Holly Springs, NC, USA
  6. Kate Blunt, SS (22) — Ladera Ranch, CA, USA
  7. Denver Bryant, 2B (22) — Albany, NY, USA
  8. Ticara Geldenhuis, OF (24) — Waterfall, Australia
  9. Suzuka Yamamoto, SS (26) — Setouchi City, Japan
  10. Maika Dumais, RHP (17) — Quebec City, QC, Canada
  11. Gisella Schiano, RHP (18) — Berrysburg, PA, USA
  12. Maria Jose Valenzuela, IF/UTL (28) — Hermosillo, Mexico
  13. Molly Paddison, CF (18) — Pullenvale, Australia
  14. Elizabeth Greenwood, C (26) — Amherst, NH, USA
  15. Sabrina Robinson, 1B (22) — Morristown, NJ, USA
  16. Gabrielle Haas, SS (23) — Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
  17. Paloma Benach, LHP (22) — Washington, DC, USA
  18. Stephanie Everett, LF (28) — Silver Spring, MD, USA
  19. Luciana Moreno, IF (19) — Sun Prairie, WI, USA
  20. Allie Bebbere, RHP (31) — Montmorency, Australia
  21. Emily Baxter, OF (25) — Oakville, ON, Canada
  22. Braidy Birdsall, 2B (19) — Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  23. Meaghan Houk, IF (22) — Ravena, NY, USA
  24. Laura Hirai, RHP (26) — London, United Kingdom
  25. Olivia Bricker, LHP (25) — Cincinnati, OH, USA
  26. Sadie Zion, 1B (19) — Danbury, CT, USA
  27. Nadia Diaz, 3B (25) — Cicero, NY, USA
  28. Nylah Ramirez, RHP (28) — Brooklyn, NY, USA
  29. Clara Rice, 1B (20) — Bethesda, MD, USA
  30. Mary Grace O’Neill, CF (22) — Pleasantville, NY, USA

A Foundation Built on Pitching, Youth, and Range

Boston’s draft strategy came into focus early:

Build around strong pitching. Add athletic defenders. Invest deeply in young talent with long-term upside.

The club’s rookie class spans five countries and features a blend of leadership, speed, defensive reliability, and offensive promise—positioning Boston as a team capable of developing a durable core for the league’s first era.