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Sophomore Slumping: Will Middlebrooks

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Thursday, May.23/2013

Although Middlebrooks is 24 Years Old and has shown the ability to be productive in the Majors he should still be given a time to continue developing. He was drafted in '07 out of High School where he was a Shortstop/Pitcher and also spent a lot of time playing football. Then he didn't start playing in the Minors until '08 in which he played just 59 Games so he has actually progressed pretty far in a short period of time.

Although Middlebrooks is 24 Years Old and has shown the ability to be productive in the Majors already, he should still be given a time to continue developing. He was drafted in ’07 out of High School where he was a Shortstop/Pitcher and also spent a lot of time playing football. Then he didn’t start playing in the Minors until ’08 in which he played just 59 Games so he has actually progressed pretty far in a short period of time.

By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Red Sox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1

Entering his second season in Boston, Will Middlebrooks is coming off a productive rookie season despite the turmoil on the team and a season ending wrist injury in which he had to endure.

He hit .288/.325/.509 in 2012 with 15 HRs and 54 RBI in 75 Games. So far in 2013 he has been experiencing the dreaded “Sophomore Slump”. He has hit .208/.243/.423 with 8 HRs and 20 RBI thru 44 games so far this season.

Middlebrooks’ numbers will improve over the course of the season, of this I am certain. However, it is concerning for the Red Sox as they really don’t have any other options at Third Base.

Middlebrooks’ struggles bring to light one of the reasons Jose Iglesias is getting some experience at 2^nd and 3^rd in Pawtucket. Will Middlebrooks’ job isn’t in jeopardy by any stretch, but it is vital that he performs because he is all they have.

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