The Boston Red Sox have had some legendary right fielders through the years and the latest is Mookie Betts. Just how good will Betts be?
The defensive requirements can be simplified to catching balls, returning hit balls to the infield and backing up routine – or not routine – plays. Betts certainly fills the defensive requirement and the other side of his game is being the most productive lead off hitter in baseball. Historically the right field tradition has to begin somewhere.
David Ortiz has appeared in three World Series for the Boston Red Sox and the performances have been the stuff of legends, but someone has actually appeared in four World Series for Boston and that is Hall of Fame member Harry Hooper.