Boston folks were pained to see leader move on, though it was expected; Padres crave a World Series trophy more than the Red Sox do
The Boston Red Sox were out of playoff contention, playing out the string this past September, when a veteran scout showed up several hours before first pitch and noticed their All-Star shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, a longtime favorite of this scout’s.
“I expect him to be very good for the Padres with his work ethic and consistency,” said the scout, who has followed Bogaerts throughout the player’s 13-year professional career. “He’s pretty phenomenal.” “I know some folks with Boston who were devastated to see him go,” the scout said. “That was such a blow to that franchise emotionally, because of everything Bogaerts brought from a leadership and makeup standpoint, and he played at such a high level.”
Bogaerts owns two World Series rings and, according to the three MLB evaluators, is a good bet to hit well deep into his 30s and provide reliable defense. “I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t have five really good seasons in him,” added a former player with ties to him. “Will he hit 30 home runs or even 25? Maybe not,” the scout added. “I still expect him to have a high on-base percentage and an 800-plus OPS. I don’t think the bat will be a problem. It’s just too consistent.”
Defensively, Bogaerts’ attention to detail provides forecasted cushion once again, though compared to his hitting, his margins at shortstop may be slimmer.
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