Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers captures another honor for 2021 season
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers captured another honor for his strong 2021 campaign Tuesday, as the 25-year-old was named to the All-MLB Second Team. In action for 156 games…
Jul 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) reacts after hitting a two run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsRed Sox third baseman Rafael Devers captured another honor for his strong 2021 campaign Tuesday, as the 25-year-old was named to the All-MLB Second Team.
In action for 156 games this past season, Devers mashed a career-high 38 home runs, and his 113 RBIs were the second-highest single-season total of his five-year MLB career. Devers also hit .279 and his .890 OPS was his best since a .916 in 2019.
The Second Team honors are Devers' third accolade of the 2021 campaign, as he also won Silver Slugger honors and was a starter in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.
The Braves' Austin Riley captured All-MLB First Team honors at third base.
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