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Red Sox: Top 5 First Basemen in franchise history

By Mike El-Far

Aug 31, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) dump powerade on first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) dump powerade on first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins Apr 23, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) looks on during batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins Apr 23, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) looks on during batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE /

Kevin Youkilis

Coming in at No. 4 is a player who many fans have a warm memory of. Kevin Youkilis, otherwise known as the Greek God of Walks, spent only nine seasons in Boston, despite that he was a fan favorite, in part due to his production.

Youkilis was a highly-touted prospect in the organization, and made his major league debut in 2004. But it wasn’t until 2006 where he made a name for himself in Boston.

Youkilis was a highly effective first baseman, winning a Gold Glove in 2007. He also finished 3rd and 6th in MVP voting in 2008 and ’09, respectively. Also, in 2008 he won the Hank Aaron Award for the American League.

Youkilis made the switch from first to third base in 2011 when the Red Sox acquired Adrian Gonzalez. Had Gonzalez not come to Boston, Youkilis probably would have been at first for at least two more years.

Youkilis was a very important part of the 2007 Red Sox team that went on to win the World Series, and was a fan favorite during his entire time in Boston.

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