Michael Chavis emerged as one of the premier rookie pickups of the season shortly after his promotion from Triple-A Pawtucket, adding some serious punch to a previously slumping Boston lineup. The Red Sox posted a paltry .689 team OPS in 20 games before Chavis’ debut on April 20, limping out of the gate to a 7–13 start. But their newest bat quickly helped them turned things around.
Two homers against the White Sox on May 4 capped a torrid start to Chavis’ career. The 23-year-old smacked six homers in his first 14 games, slashing .354/.466/.771 along with 13 RBI.