When Michael Chavis came up to play his first major league game with the Boston Red Sox in Tampa Bay, there was speculation as to what he would be able to do, especially considering what position he was going to be playing and what player he was going to be replacing.
Chavis’ first hit was a rocket double that he ripped into deep center. Lucky hit? Doubtful. The pitch he hit was 99 miles per hour. This was no fluke.
Just how good is Chavis? His first major league home run came on his 14th career plate appearance.