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Red Sox and Mickey Gasper may be exactly what each other need
TL;DR
Mickey Gasper has struggled in the majors but is getting another chance with the Boston Red Sox. He recently performed well, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Key points
- Mickey Gasper has struggled in the major leagues.
- He has a strong hitting record in the minor leagues.
- Gasper recently went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
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Mickey Gasper has pretty much always hit in the minor leagues, but until recently, it had been a big struggle for him in the major leagues.
The Boston Red Sox are giving him a chance, though, and he might actually be well equipped to handle it.
Gasper went 3-for-4 on Sunday with two doubles and an RBI.
He got another start Tuesday and was 1-for-4 and scored a run.
Before this, he had been 15-for-113 at the MLB level.
This season, though, a quick 4-for-8.
The reality is that the Red Sox need a spark, and Gasper's minor league numbers always suggested he'd be a solid big leaguer.
He's also a favorite of interim manager Chad Tracy:
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Gasper was hitting well at Triple-A Worcester this season before his call-up -- .296 batting average with six home runs in 28 games.
He's got the fun mustache, and he can play multiple positions.
Q&A
What are Mickey Gasper's recent performance stats with the Red Sox?
Mickey Gasper went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in his recent game.
How has Mickey Gasper performed in the minor leagues?
Mickey Gasper has consistently hit well in the minor leagues throughout his career.
What opportunity is the Boston Red Sox giving Mickey Gasper?
The Boston Red Sox are providing Mickey Gasper another chance to succeed in the major leagues.
