Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player ever to appear in the same game for both teams. Jansen was in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays when their June 26 game in Boston was suspended because of rain.
Boston Red Sox ’s Danny Jansen celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Boston. Boston Red Sox ’s Danny Jansen connects for an RBI single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Boston.
A right-handed catcher who has spent his career as a backup, Jansen has never gotten enough plate appearances to even qualify for a batting title . Since the Red Sox acquired him on July 27 for three minor leaguers, he is batting .231 with two homers and five RBIs in 14 games. But he could be on his way to the Hall of Fame — if only as a footnote — with an authenticator expected to be on hand on Monday to grab an artifact for the museum from the historic game.Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million“It’s a bit strange,” Jansen said. “But it’s one of those oddities of the game and it’s pretty cool. I’m still surprised that it hasn’t happened, but it’s a cool thing.
Jansen was at the plate with a runner on first and one strike in the count when the umpires called out the tarps for the finale of Boston’s series against the Blue Jays in June. The game will be resumed at that point as part of a day-night doubleheader on Monday afternoon, Toronto’s first trip back to Fenway Park since then.
The Blue Jays will have to pinch hit for Jansen to start things off. The Red Sox also need to replace Reese McGuire, who started at catcher for them on June 26; he was sent to Triple-A Worcester to make room for Jansen.“He will play Game 1, by the way, for all the people who have been looking at history,” the Red Sox manager said Friday. “You know what? Yeah, he’s catching. Let’s make history.
Boston Red Sox MA State Wire MLB Boston Sports S MLB Baseball Alex Cora Toronto Blue Jays
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Boston Red Sox Lineup Catalyst Does Something No Sox Player in History Has Ever DoneAs the Boston Red Sox take on the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon, speedster Jarren Duran is looking to add onto his already-historic season.
Baca lebih lajut »
Why This 'Biggest Red Flag' Could Keep Red Sox Out Of MLB PlayoffsThe Boston Red Sox are fighting for a postseason spot, but there's a major red flag one writer believes could cripple their chances.
Baca lebih lajut »
Red-Hot Red Sox Rookie Delivers Emotional Two-Homer Game In Wake of TragedyBoston Red Sox rookie Wilyer Abreu had his first career multi-homer game Sunday against the defending World Series champions in the wake of a personal tragedy.
Baca lebih lajut »
Yankees, Red Sox Are In Bidding War For Red-Hot Reliever, Per InsiderThe New York Yankees have some stiff competition for one of their top trade targets ahead of the deadline.
Baca lebih lajut »
Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen to make history by playing in the same game for 2 teamsDanny Jansen will become the first major leaguer to appear in a game for both teams when he plays catcher for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Friday that Jansen would play in the game, saying, “Let's make history.
Baca lebih lajut »
Danny Jansen could make MLB history when Red Sox-Blue Jays game resumes: 'Going to be nuts'While a game having to restart due to the weather is nothing earth-shattering, the possibility that Danny Jansen could end up in the box score for both teams would be a first at the major league le…
Baca lebih lajut »