Red Sox Rankings: Top 5 Surprises of 2016 Season

Apr 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) throws his helmet away after being forced out at second base in the seventh inning against Toronto Blue Jay at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) throws his helmet away after being forced out at second base in the seventh inning against Toronto Blue Jay at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Travis Shaw (47) throws to first to force out Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (not pictured) in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Travis Shaw (47) throws to first to force out Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (not pictured) in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

You can’t predict baseball is an old adage and this season has proven that point.  There are many surprises to choose from.

From injuries to surprising performances, the first two weeks of the 2016 has been full of unexpected developments.  Fans always hope their players do well, maybe even want some of them to fail so their favorite can step in and try to do the job.

Let’s take a look at the top five surprises, though feel free to comment about something not on this list.

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