Coming into the season, a lot of eyes were on one Red Sox right-handed player who is used to hitting for power and Gold Glove defense.
Player A went through Spring Training with a slash line of .380/.448/.640/1.088, three dingers, 14 RBI, six walks, three stolen bases and some strong defense. Throughout the regular season? Seven games, .241/.313/.345/.658, no homers, two RBI, three walks, one stolen base and one caught stealing.
Player B, another right-handed hitter known for power and strong defense, but one who doesn’t have as many eyes on him, had a Spring Training line of .