Auburn, Mass., native Tyler Beede, 25, made his majorleague debut with the San Francisco Giants last April — at the start of the most challenging season of his professional career. Beede, a first-round selection in the 2014 MLB draft, struggled in two starts at the major-league level, was moved to … [Read more...]
Most Influential: Pete Frates
PETE FRATES ▪ Founder | ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Pete Frates is the guy who likely influenced you to pick up a bucket filled with ice water and dump it on your head without hesitation. You probably had somebody film the whole thing, too. Frates is the inspiring former Boston College baseball captain … [Read more...]
Most Influential: Veteran media members
Most Influential: Skill trainers
ERIC CRESSEY ▪ Co-founder/president | Cressey Sports Performance Eric Cressey is the first to admit he never set out to become the go-to trainer for professional baseball players that find themselves in New England for one reason or another. That’s just the way it’s worked out. Cressey is the … [Read more...]
Most Influential: A pair of Red Sox stars became New England legends
MOOKIE BETTS ▪ Outfielder | Boston Red Sox The Red Sox have players that have been here longer than Mookie Betts; 15-year Sox veteran Dustin Pedroia tops the list. They have players who might be more physically blessed; 6-foot-6 lefty flame-thrower Chris Sale is a nice pick here. But there is no … [Read more...]
Most Influential: New England boasts a successful front office
SAM KENNEDY ▪ President and CEO | Boston Red Sox We've all heard about the kid who grew up in Brookline, Mass., within walking distance of Fenway Park and eventually became the most important member of the Red Sox front office? The guy who recognized his childhood dream of lifting the Red Sox to a … [Read more...]
