NAME: Pete Runnels
POSITION: Second base/first base
WHY IS HE HERE? Runnels spent six years in Boston, winning two batting titles (.320 in 1960 and .326 in 1962). He finished second to Ted Williams in 1958. During his time in Boston, Runnels hit .320/.408/.427. He was an All Star five times.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN IN 2001?: Probably.
ANY BETTER CHOICES IN 2001?: All of the better choices are already here. Dale Alexander is the only Red Sox batting champ to not appear, but Runnels has a better argument than him anyway.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN NOW?: Maybe.
ANY BETTER CHOICES NOW?: So, the major key here is batting champions since that is Runnels's primary claim to fame. The Red Sox batting champs since 2001 are Manny Ramirez, Bill Mueller and Mookie Betts. Of those, Ramirez and Betts would be obvious selections for inclusion. Mueller is a little more questionable. Runnels probably deserves a spot over him.
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