All things considered, Eric Hosmer most likely won’t be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Not that he didn’t have an incredible MLB career, mind you. He finished with a career batting average of.276 in 13 seasons, 198 home runs, and 893 RBIs. Plus, he took home four Gold Gloves.
Whatever way you look at it, that was one hell of a career. It may not have been legendary. Speaking of legendary, Hosmer spent the last part of his playing career with the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. However, he will always be remembered in Kansas City.
The pinnacle of Hosmer’s tenure in the “City of Fountains” came during these moments against the New York Mets in Game 5 of the 2015 World Series. Hosmer was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the third overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft.
Although the Boston Red Sox have received criticism from both fans and staff for having a disappointing offseason, they have still made some noteworthy acquisitions.
While it wouldn’t significantly increase their chances of competing in the AL East, FanNation’s Insider Patrick McAvoy One such move was anticipated by the Red Sox, who described Boston as the “logical landing spot” for pitcher Zack Greinke, a six-time All-Star.
“It’s true that Greinke has changed, but he’s still a veteran who can still be of assistance and is searching for a new opportunity,” McAvoy said. “Greinke could be the kind of player Boston brings in to contend for the No. 5 spot in the rotation if they are unable to acquire a pitcher at the top of the rotation.”
Greinke is the most accomplished player on this Red Sox team thanks to his nearly unmatched collection of hardware, which sets him apart from other active MLB players.
He has a 3.49 ERA, 2,979 strikeouts, and 225 victories in 541 career starts. He did, however, have the worst season of his career in 2023, going 30 starts for the Kansas City Royals with a 5.06 ERA. In the event that Greinke can replicate his 2022 performance, which included 26 starts with a 3.68 ERA, the Red Sox could benefit greatly from having him near the back of their rotation.
