Red Sox: First half evaluation of players who are either hot or cold

As we approach the midway point of the season, let’s reflect on which Red Sox players have been red hot heading into the break and which have been ice cold.

The Boston Red Sox have had players they can count on and others who have let them down. The All-Star Break is fast approaching, and it is time to see who is performing well and who is trending down for our Red Sox.

One of the strongest groups of players for the Red Sox has been our incredible outfield, consisting of Jackie Bradley Jr., Mookie Betts and Andrew Benintendi.

Bradley has played particularly well in the month of June. He’s batting .329, slugging .565 and has always been an incredible presence on the defensive end. His defense has never been in question, but his contribution on the offensive side of the ball has really helped the Red Sox pick up some much needed momentum.

Like I said above, our outfield has been one of the biggest strengths. In particular, Benintendi has more than held up his end of the bargain. He has performed both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He is batting .308 and slugging at .551. While his offensive contributions have been very beneficial, his defensive contributions have been very important, like the throw he made to tag out George Springer to preserve the victory against the Houston Astros.