The MLB season is in the early stages but the Rookies are showcasing their skills and putting their names on the map. One in particular is Kristian Campbell, second baseman for the Boston Red Sox.
Campbell, through eight games, is batting .423 (11 for 26), with nine runs scored, four doubles, two home runs, five RBIs and six walks.
The Georgia Tech grad has hit safely in seven of his first eight big league games, recording four multi-hit games in the process.
On March 27th against the Texas Rangers, Campbell recorded his first MLB hit and then two days later, he hit his first MLB home run, a 431 ft shot over the left center field fence off of the Rangers Jacob Webb. The Rookie torched the Rangers finishing 6 for 14 (.429) in the four game series.
On March 31st, the Baltimore Orioles kept the 22-year old in check or just one game, as he went 0 for 2, with two runs scored and an RBI, but Campbell continued his hot hitting in game two of the three game series, with two doubles in four at bats. In the final game of the series, Campbell hit his second MLB home run, finishing 2 for 4, with a run scored and two RBIs.
On Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, Campbell was 1 for 2, with three runs scored, and an RBI, while also reaching base with two walks. So far his slash line on the young season is .423 (BA)/.515 (OBP)/ .808 (SLG).
The Red Sox and Cardinals were rained out in Boston on Saturday, and will play a day/night twinbill on Sunday, with the first pitch of Game 1 set for 1:35 pm. Game 2 is scheduled to start at 7:10 pm.
Campbell will be in the lineup on Sunday looking to continue his hot hitting as he leads all rookies with a .423 batting average, second with nine runs scored and 11 hits, tied for first with four doubles and two home runs, and tied for second with five RBIs.
