Breaking Boundaries: Tyler O’Neill’s Red Sox Legacy and a Look at His Impressive Record

In the 2021 season, Tyler O’Neill had an impressive performance with the St. Louis Cardinals. He hit .286 with 34 home runs and finished eighth in MVP voting, making him a valuable addition to any team. With the Boston Red Sox not making significant additions during the MLB offseason, O’Neill could be a key player for the team in 2024.

One interesting stat involving O’Neill is his streak of hitting a home run on Opening Day for the past four years. This ties a MLB record, and if he homers in the Red Sox’s 2024 season opener against the Mariners, he will set a new record. The only player with more Opening Day home runs in the last 10 years is Giancarlo Stanton of the New York Yankees.

Despite his Opening Day success, O’Neill has historically been a slow starter, with a career batting average of .228 in March and April combined. For the Red Sox to have a chance at competing for a playoff spot, they will need O’Neill to start strong and contribute to a powerful offense under manager Alex Cora.