Brad Inglis (18, 6'4, RHP, Australia) signs with the Red Sox

Canberra pitcher Brad Inglis was a promising Australian footballer before his softball-playing mum lured him along to the diamond, now the 18-year-old is preparing to join the famous Boston Red Sox organisation.

Inglis had offers from the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, but opted to sign with the Red Sox because he is mates with Jon Deeble, who doubles as the Australian baseball coach and a Boston scout.

When his visa comes through, Inglis will fly to Fort Myers in Florida next month for spring training and expects to be stationed in the Gulf Coast League (rookie class).

Canberra Baseball player pathway manager Jeremy Barnes said Inglis has been impressive at the Australian nationals over the last few years with his ability to strikeout hitters.

Barnes said Inglis was a "big kid", roughly 1.93 metres tall, who threw about 138-141 kilometres per hour.

"He's a big kid with a lot of upside. I don't think he's reached his full potential yet by any means," Barnes said.

"He's known as a strikeout guy here in Australia ... it's a good opportunity for him to go over and develop, play baseball every day.

"I think with that body you just don't know what's in there until you get over there and give it a go."