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What Red Sox fans should know about the MLB Futures Game

By Emma Vertolli

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Manager David Ortiz of the World Team (L) and Manager Torii Hunter of the U.S. Team greet one another before the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Manager David Ortiz of the World Team (L) and Manager Torii Hunter of the U.S. Team greet one another before the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 29: A glove and balls sit on the infield before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 29: A glove and balls sit on the infield before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

With the MLB Futures Game soon approaching, here’s a run down of everything that a Red Sox fan should know about our competition.

Ch-ch-ch-changing times. MLB’s Jim Callis  broke the news that after 20 years, the MLB Futures Game format switches from U.S. (born players) vs World (born players) teams to American League vs National League. The game will be played on July 7th in Cleveland at Progressive Field. In addition, the game has been shortened from nine innings to seven.

Progressive Field is the place to be in early July. In addition to hosting the Futures Game, the MLB Home Run Derby and the 2019 MLB All-Star Game will also be hosted in Cleveland. Who should we be looking for in the Futures Game?

Outfielder Jarren Duran will be representing the Boston Red Sox. Duran is an interesting player in many ways. The Red Sox converted him from a second baseman over to a center fielder. He recently sneaked his way onto the updated 2019 Prospects List.

Duran is known for his speed and his ability to get on base. He’s not a huge power hitter but offers fans the excitement brought about through his grit and ability to use his legs. He has increased through 4 levels of the minors within the Red Sox organization over 2 years.

Duran’s history in Boston dates back to his University playing days. During the summer of 2017, he played in a summer league that was an affiliate of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

It’s no secret: the Red Sox farm system is lacking in depth in comparison to our division. But what exactly do they have that we’re missing?

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