Despite the headlines of this article, it has nothing to do with Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich making the ultimate baseball trade, but all about a sudden philosophical switch. The Boston Red Sox are a team whose offensive foundation is rooted in On Base Percentage (OBP) a clear attachment to Billy Beane and “Money Ball.”
Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reported on this change of direction as Alex Cora wishes to make his charges more aggressive at the plate.
Cora cited the idea of missed opportunities since the Red Sox were next to last in the majors in pitches swung at (43.