Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) reacts after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Joins Pair of Legends in Franchise History Books

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Sam Connon | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 2:00 PM ET

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers didn't play the hero against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday – that honor belonged to Ceddanne Rafaela – but he still made history in the comeback win.

Devers drew a walk and notched an RBI, retaining his lead atop the MLB leaderboards in both categories. Through 64 games this season, the 28-year-old slugger is batting .285 with 12 home runs, 17 doubles, 54 RBIs, 50 walks, a .914 OPS and a 2.3 WAR.

According to Boston's former director of media relations Justin Long, Devers joins Ted Williams and Jimmie Foxx as the only Red Sox players ever to record at least 50 RBIs and 50 walks through the first 64 games of a season. Williams achieved the feat seven times, while Foxx did so three times.

Only one other MLB player has hit both of those marks so quickly over the past 10 seasons – Aaron Judge, who did it in 2024.

Rafael Devers joins Ted Williams (7 times) and Jimmie Foxx (3 times) as the only Red Sox ever to record 50+ RBI and 50+ walks in the team’s first 64 games.

The only other Major Leaguer in the last 10 seasons (2016-2025) to do that is Aaron Judge (2024).
— J.P. Long (@SoxNotes) June 4, 2025

That is quite the company for Devers to join, especially considering he opened the season 0-for-19 with 15 strikeouts. Since April 2, Devers is batting .309 with a .978 OPS.

The $313.5 million man is right in the thick of the AL MVP race thanks to his dominant last two months at the plate. He and the rest of the Red Sox will take the day off Thursday before taking on the New York Yankees in a series starting Friday.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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