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By Dakota Randall
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As a consensus top 10 prospect in baseball, Kristian Campbell obviously has the talent to do impressive things in the majors. In fact, one MLB insider believes the Boston Red Sox infielder could break one of the oldest records in baseball.
In a piece published Friday, MLB.com's Jim Callis made a series of predictions about the current crop of top 100 prospects. And when asked by a reader to name a prospect who could break a record five years from now, Callis highlighted Campbell.
"Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell has the hitting ability and power to eclipse Earl Webb's 67 doubles in 1931," Callis wrote. "That may be more attainable than the stolen base standard because Freddie Freeman had 59 two-baggers just two years ago and Nick Castellanos had 58 in 2019.
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"The MLB Pipeline Hitting Prospect of the Year, MiLB Breakout Player of the Year and Double-A Eastern League MVP during his first full pro season in 2024, Campbell had 55 extra-base hits in 115 games while topping the Minors with a 180 wRC+."
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Campbell has all the tools to impact the Red Sox this season. However, his rough start to spring training -- 1-for-15, nine strikeouts in seven games -- is making it harder to envision him earning a spot on the opening day roster.
Nevertheless, if Campbell eventually reaches anywhere near his ceiling, he could put up some incredible offensive numbers.
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