I say it a lot. Probably too often. People are probably sick of hearing it. But I will say it again. I love Topps Now when they produce cards of obscure players. Jamie Westbrook will go down as one of the most obscure players from the Red Sox in quite some time. This was his first card with Boston.
Jamie Westbrook was originally drafted in 2013 by the Diamondbacks in the fifth round. He also spent time in the Brewers, Tigers and Yankees systems before finally making his Major League debut with Boston eleven years later. He was 29 years old. Westbrook raised some eyebrows in Spring Training in 2024 with his ability to hit the ball hard. He impressed in the minors and was brought up for some depth.
He made it into 21 games with the Red Sox, hitting .150/.234/.350 with two home runs and seven RBIs. He is back in the minors in 2025, this time in the Rays system. It is great that he was able to achieve a lifelong dream and play in the Majors, no matter how brief.
Persistence pays off!
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