The J.D. Martinez saga continues as the Boston Red Sox designated hitter just rips apart pitchers in an ongoing Most Valuable Player battle with teammate Mookie Betts. The historic lines are a nightly snapshot during the game as Martinez’ first year Boston performance is documented with others. I certainly will avoid any comparisons to the execrable Dick Stuart.
One other player arrived with a noted history of being a right-handed power hitter and through similar circumstance – money. Jimmie Foxx, otherwise known as “The Beast,” had already been a two-time MVP and a Triple-Crown winner for the Philadelphia Athletics.