Jhostynxon Garcia led all Red Sox minor leaguers in home runs last season, and lately the fast-rising prospect has been getting tips from a guy who knows a thing or two about hitting at Fenway

The Red Sox' plan is for two-way prospect Conrad Cason to pitch and be a position player right away this season. They aren’t going to begin with one and then add the other as the 18-year-old’s first year of pro ball progresses.

This year’s signing class — in what is considered a strong group of international prospects — is headlined by a handful of players.

Last weekend, the Boston Globe's Alex Speier reported that the Boston Red Sox are "interested in exploring the possibility of long-term deals" with some of their top prospects, including baseball's No.