Red Sox sign Kristian Campbell to 8-year extension
The Boston Red Sox have locked in a rising star with an eight-year deal through 2032, securing the standout after an impressive MLB debut.Infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell’s contract extension spans the 2025-2032 seasons, with club options for 2033 and 2034.Campbell made his MLB debut on March 27 against the Texas Rangers, becoming the youngest Red Sox Opening Day starter at second base since Reggie Smith in 1967. In his first five career games, the right-handed hitter has batted .375 (6-for-16) with four runs scored, two doubles, one home run, two RBI and four walks while making four starts at second base and one in left field.Campbell was selected by Boston in the fourth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Campbell is ranked among the game’s top 10 overall prospects by Baseball America at No. 4 and MLB.com at No. 6.
BOSTON —The Boston Red Sox have locked in a rising star with an eight-year deal through 2032, securing the standout after an impressive MLB debut.
Infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell’s contract extension spans the 2025-2032 seasons, with club options for 2033 and 2034.
Campbell made his MLB debut on March 27 against the Texas Rangers, becoming the youngest Red Sox Opening Day starter at second base since Reggie Smith in 1967.
In his first five career games, the right-handed hitter has batted .375 (6-for-16) with four runs scored, two doubles, one home run, two RBI and four walks while making four starts at second base and one in left field.
Campbell was selected by Boston in the fourth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Campbell is ranked among the game’s top 10 overall prospects by Baseball America at No. 4 and MLB.com at No. 6.
