Boston Herald · Mar 11, 2018
Take two: What’s in store for Rafael Devers this year?
Credit: Associated PressLast year, at age 20, Rafael Devers, became the first under-21 player to hit eight homers in his first 20 games. His 28 hits were the most by a Red Sox player in their first 20 games since Johnny Pesky in 1942. After hitting .284 with an .819 OPS in 2017, what’s in store for Devers this year?
Well, here’s a look at the last five 21-or-under players to hit at least .280 with an .800 OPS (min. 200 PA) in their first season, and how they fared the following year:
FRANCISCO LINDOR — 2015 INDIANS
• Age: 21
• First season: .313 Avg, .835 OPS, 12 HR, 438 PA
• Second season: .301 Avg, .794 OPS, 15 HR, 684 PA
MOOKIE BETTS — 2014 RED SOX
• Age: 21
