Mazz: On Jarren Duran and why you should – and should not – believe the hype
Red Sox outfield prospect Jarren Duran is gaining some buzz in spring training. Here’s why you should (and should not) believe in the hype.
Mar 2, 2021; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (93) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the 3rd inning of the spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
If you’re excited about the prospect of someone like Jarren Duran, you should be. But at the same time, ask yourself this: are you excited because you really like Duran or because, with the current state of the Red Sox, you need something to be excited about this spring?
In case you missed it, Duran was one of four Red Sox players to homer yesterday in the team’s 9-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Of course, all four homers came against the same pitcher – David Hess – over the span of just 1.1 innings, which suggests that Hess was pumping out meatballs as if he were Mamma Leone.
That said, here’s what Duran’s homer looked like:
Here are a few observations/thoughts on Duran – good and bad - that are probably worth noting:
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