Kristian Campbell could not be stopped last summer.
Drafted by Boston in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech, Campbell was tabbed as a solid contact hitter whose versatility could make him a valuable asset on Alex Cora’s roster in due time.
At least, such was the sentiment before last year.
In a Red Sox farm system loaded with young talent, Campbell has quickly asserted himself as a potential franchise pillar alongside Roman Anthony — due in large part to a meteoric rise in the eyes of talent evaluators.