Willson Contreras Joins Elite Company in Boston Red Sox History
Willson Contreras matches David Ortiz in Boston Red Sox history
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Willson Contreras has made a remarkable start to his Boston Red Sox career, matching David Ortiz's record by reaching base at least 30 times in the team's first 15 games of a season. With a batting average of .302 and an on-base percentage of .448, Contreras is poised to make a significant impact this season.
- 01Willson Contreras is the first Red Sox player since David Ortiz in 2012 to reach base 30 times in the first 15 games of a season.
- 02Contreras has a batting average of .302 with 16 hits, including two doubles and three home runs.
- 03He has walked 11 times, resulting in an impressive on-base percentage of .448.
- 04Contreras's early-season OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) stands at .957.
- 05At age 33, Contreras is still considered to be in the tail end of his prime and has already won a World Series.
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Willson Contreras, who joined the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals, has made a strong impression by matching a significant milestone set by David Ortiz. He is the first Red Sox player since Ortiz in 2012 to reach base at least 30 times in the team's first 15 games of the season. Currently, Contreras boasts a batting average of .302, with 16 hits that include two doubles and three home runs. His ability to draw walks has resulted in an on-base percentage of .448 and an OPS of .957. Although he may experience slight regression, Contreras, at 33 years old, appears comfortable at first base and is expected to contribute significantly to the team's success this season. The Red Sox are hopeful that he can replicate Ortiz's impact and lead them back to championship glory.
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Contreras's strong performance could energize the Red Sox fanbase and contribute to the team's success in the season.
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