Official Site of the Red Sox · Feb 26, 2017
Velazquez shows poise in first big league outing
Hector Velazquez retires Brad Miller swinging to end the 1st inning and record his first strikeout of Spring TrainingPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Hector Velazquez couldn't help but crack a smile during a 10-minute interview with a Spanish-language television network after his first big league spring outing in the Red Sox's 7-3 loss to the Rays on Sunday afternoon.
"These guys, I've watched them on TV, and to be here now today and playing for them, it's exciting," Velazquez said. "It's exciting to be part of this team."
