Ceddanne Rafaela’s early exploits with the glove have led many to draw comparisons between the rookie and the last great Red Sox center fielder, Jackie Bradley Jr. Believe it or not, JBJ isn’t ready to hang up his glove just yet — he just signed on with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. (Emma Healy, Boston Globe)
But someone who won’t be playing in the Atlantic League any time soon (read: ever) is JBJ’s old outfield partner Mookie Betts. Betts currently leads in baseball in just about every single offensive category, which might be the most impressive thing he’s ever done considering that he’s also switched to the second-hardest defensive position on the diamond this season.