Player Red Sox Traded Away For Caleb Durbin Shines In Brewers Debut originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Boston Red Sox saw Caleb Durbin make his debut for their team, but a player they traded away for him stood out in his own debut with his new team.

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The Red Sox included David Hamilton in the deal to bring Durbin to Boston. Durbin went 0-for-3 with a walk in his Red Sox debut. He also committed an error, so it was not the best day for the Red Sox’s new third baseman. However, Hamilton had a great day for his new team. Hamilton went 1-for-2, but reached base four times.

He reached on a catcher’s interference in the second inning. He singled in his next at-bat in the fourth inning and stole third base in the same inning. He walked in his next two at-bats, driving in a run with his second walk. He flew out in his final at-bat.

Hamilton not only played great at the plate, but he also played stellar defense at third base. He moved over to shortstop when Luis Rengifo came into the game.

Hamilton hit .222 with a .642 OPS in three seasons with the Red Sox. The Brewers had a need at third base with Durbin gone, and Hamilton fits their mold. He is a solid defender with great speed who can put together some pesky at-bats.

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