The good news: the incumbent starting shortstop showed a strong power/speed combination over his 609 at-bats, stealing 29 bags, and hitting 21 bombs which led to 90 runs batted in. While his 31.3 K% could use some work, his +20 outs above average defensively has more than made up for it.
The bad news: That output occurred over three seasons, which totaled 163 games played.
Trevor Story’s career in Boston has added up to one good season, one that could justify a $23.3 million annual salary. Collectively, halfway through the six-year deal that contains an opt-out this upcoming fall that he will never exercise, the heir apparent to Xander Bogaerts has not been what the Red Sox bargained for.