Boston Red Sox Slugger Rafael Devers Joins Exclusive List in Franchise History Books

Rafael Devers continued to mash with another home run against the New York Mets on Tuesday, powering himself into Boston Red Sox history in the process.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Fenway Park. / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Rafael Devers' ice-cold start to the season couldn't be further in his rear-view mirror.

The 28-year-old designated hitter blasted a solo home run in the Boston Red Sox's 2-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. It was his only hit of the contest, but he also drew a walk in the third inning.

Devers is now batting .286 with a .931 OPS and 2.0 WAR in 2025, despite his lack of production from March dragging those overall numbers down. Since going 0-for-19 with 15 strikeouts to open the season, the All-Star slugger is batting .319 with a 1.018 OPS.

In his last 23 games alone, Devers has hit .391 with a 1.242 OPS, racking up eight home runs, seven doubles, 17 walks and 25 RBIs during the active hot streak.

According to former Red Sox director of media relations Justin Long, Devers is the only player in MLB with at least eight home runs, 25 RBIs and 50 times on base over any 23-game span so far in 2025. He is also now one of 11 Red Sox players ever to achieve the feat.

Devers joins Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Jimmie Fox, Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Mo Vaughn, Mike Greenwell and J.D. Martinez in the exclusive club.

Rafael Devers is the only player with at least 8 HR, 25 RBI, and 50 times on base over any 23-game span in 2025.

Only other Red Sox to do that in a season:

Ted Williams
Babe Ruth
Manny Ramírez
David Ortiz
Jimmie Fox
Jim Rice
Fred Lynn
Mo Vaughn
Mike Greenwell
J.D. Martinez

— J.P. Long (@SoxNotes) May 21, 2025

Between reluctantly moving off third base to make room for free agent signing Alex Bregman, then refusing to replace the injured Triston Casas at first base, Devers' campaign has been somewhat mired in controversy. And yet, you wouldn't know it just looking at his numbers.

The Red Sox and Mets will close out their series Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ET.

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