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Red Sox star Rafael Devers sets franchise record for hits before age 23

The hits keep on coming for Rafael Devers. The third baseman for the Boston Red Sox is second in the majors with 196 hits this season, moving him into historic territory for a player his age.

The 22-year old is the youngest Red Sox hitter to reach this lofty hit total in a single season. Xander Bogaerts held the previous franchise record for hits by a player under the age of 23 with 194 in 2015.

Most hits by a Red Sox player in a season, all before turning 23:

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