Middlebrooks Back in the Game | Boston Red Sox News

0:00On September 10, Will Middlebrook's, a former top prospect for the Red Sox, is getting some recognition. He's being inducted into the Portland Sea Dogs Hall of Fame. Back in 2012, he was considered the number one prospect in the whole Red Sox organization, and he had a pretty solid rookie year in Boston, showing some real power. He was part of that 2013 World Series team, but his performance wasn't quite what people expected, and he ended up splitting time at third. Base. His career with the Red Sox didn't quite reach the heights many predicted after that strong debut, and he was eventually traded away. After leaving Boston, Middlebrook's bounced around a bit, facing injuries, and struggling to recapture that early career spark. He played for a few other teams in the majors, but couldn't quite stick. It's a common story in baseball, where potential doesn't always translate into a long, sustained career at the highest level. Now, the 38-year-old is back in the game, but in a different role. He's actually calling Red Sox games, working on both the radio and TV broadcasts.

1:03It's cool to see former players transition into media, and stay connected to the game they played. So, this induction into the Sea Dogs Hall of Fame is a nod to his time in their system, especially that impressive season in 2011, where he was an all-star, and represented the organization in the future's game. It's a nice way to honor his contributions to that part of the Red Sox journey. That's your update from Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI.