Triston Casas walking it off for Worcester in August, 2022
(Photo Courtesy: nbcsports.com)
After a season defined by youth, skill, effort, and deserving call-ups, the Worcester Red Sox have concluded their season. The "Woo Sox" finished with a hard-fought 75-73 record for the 2022 season. This season, the Woo Sox finished sixth in the International League East division.
Entering April, the Woo Sox anticipated a season of high hope and expectations for the Worcester team and a handful of their players. The spotlight was on several players all season, some of which earned an opportunity to perform at the Major League level.
Offensively, players thrived from their power, speed, and consistency. As an offense, the team produced a .246 batting average as well as ranking fourth in the MILB in doubles and seventh in home runs.
Infielder, Triston Casas, continued to make a name for himself by his encouraging offensive minor league stats, landing him a job at the first base position for the Boston Red Sox in September.
Rob Refsnyder had several chances in the MLB due to Red Sox team injuries and did not disappoint in Worcester or Boston when called up. Refsnyder made great efforts for both clubs, especially in Boston. In the minors, Refsnyder was second in team batting average, hitting .306.
Defensively, Worcester succeeded as well. The team held a 4.40 earned run average, as well as owning second place in strikeouts among the league, with 1411.
Starting pitcher Brian Bello was the Red Sox's number one prospect who also got a chance to glow in the majors in July. In Worcester, Bello performed remarkably, holding a 2.76 era. Although his transition into the MLB did not start well, he continued to improve and even found a rhythm at times for the Red Sox pitching staff.
The Worcester Red Sox missed the 2022 playoffs, but from what they showed on both ends of the field this past season, the team can expect a fascinating 2023 season.
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