So 2022 is officially in the rear window. Obviously, a lot didn't go right this season - the record speaks for itself, and it always sucks when there's no playoff baseball in Boston.
However, being ever the optimist, I thought it might be worth discussing some of the positives this season. Things the team can build on going forward, things we're excited for in 2023, etc. What went right in 2022?
However, being ever the optimist, I thought it might be worth discussing some of the positives this season. Things the team can build on going forward, things we're excited for in 2023, etc. What went right in 2022?
- John Schreiber. After a couple middling seasons in Detroit, this guy has been an absolute revelation in the bullpen. 2.22 ERA over 65 innings, just 45 hits and 16 earned runs allowed. Only gave up 3 home runs all season. Controlled until 2027. Super excited to see this guy locking down the 7th/8th innings for the next few years.
- Brayan Bello. Talk about unlucky. The guy has a 1.77 difference between his FIP and his ERA, which is one of the largest gaps in baseball. He figures to be a fixture in the rotation going forward, and if there's one thing the Sox haven't had in a long time, it's exciting home-grown starting pitching. With a solid defense behind him, he's going to be a force.
- Triston Casas - After an injury delayed his expected mid-summer debut, he finally got the call-up in September. Although the batting average isn't quite where we'd want it to be, he has shown a keen eye and advanced discipline (19 BBs and just 23 Ks over ~100 PAs, good for a solid .358 on-base percentage). He also finished the season with a 14-game stretch in which he was hitting .316/.490/.579, with a few bombs for good measure. He also provided pretty good defense at 1B, which I've really missed.
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