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Alex Cora compares Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell to Celtics star

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Kristian Campbell’s stats speak for themselves.

Despite drawing some detractors due to his awkward swing, Campbell has teed off against minor-league pitching since joining the Red Sox organization.

In the span of just one season, Campbell advanced from High-A Greenville to Triple-A Worcester in 2024, slashing .330/.439/.558 with 20 home runs, 32 doubles, 77 RBI, and 24 steals across three levels and 115 total games.

Initially tabbed as a potential utility infielder with a high contract rate, the 2023 fourth-round pick is now tabbed as MLB.com’s No. 7 prospect in baseball, while Baseball America named him as their “Prospect of the Year.