Durbin Struggles, Hamilton Shines in Trade Debuts

0:00On March 27th, the Boston Red Sox made a trade to acquire infielder Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers, sending David Hamilton the other way. Both players made their debuts with their new teams on the same day, but the results could not have been more different. Durbin struggled right out of the gate while Hamilton put on a show. Durbin went zero for three at the plate with one walk as the Red Sox stirred basement. He also made an error in the field, marking a rough first impression in Boston. Meanwhile, Hamilton reached base four times and just five played appearances for the Brewers. He got on via catchers interference in the second inning, singled and stole third in the fourth, drew two walks including one that drove in a run, and flew out to in his day. Hamilton also flashed his glove at third base before shifting to shortstop later in the game. Over three seasons with the Red Sox, he hit point two to two with a point six four to on base plus lugging mark, showing solid defense and speed. The Brewers saw Hamilton as a perfect fit for their third base needs, valuing his pesky at bats and athleticism.

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