The Red Sox will get the chance to recognize that special person -- whether it be a coach, teacher or family member -- as part of the inaugural Players Weekend on Aug. 25-27. Along with alternate color schemes and uniform designs, each player will have a custom patch bearing the name of someone that was essential to their own progression into a Major Leaguer.
Red Sox outfielder Chris Young will use the opportunity to commemorate his mother, Carolyn Reece.
"She sacrificed a lot for me to play this game," Young said. "I definitely had a lot of coaches and mentors along the way, but it was my momma that always made sure I had the best bat available on the market.