Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has emerged as one of Major League Baseball’s top talents following a standout 2024 season. His impressive performance continued during the Red Sox’s 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, where Duran made history.
In the win, Duran went 2-for-5, hitting his 47th double and 14th triple of the season. According to Gabrielle Starr of the *Boston Herald*, Duran became the first player since Hall of Famer Stan Musial in 1946 to achieve at least 47 doubles and 14 triples in a single season.
Musial, regarded as one of the greatest players in MLB history, had a storied career with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 24-time All-Star and three-time MVP boasted 3,630 hits, 475 home runs, and a career slash line of .331/.417/.559. In his legendary 1946 season, Musial batted .365/.434/.587 with 50 doubles, 20 triples, 16 home runs, and 103 RBIs, earning his second MVP award.
Duran’s achievement places him in elite company, underscoring his incredible season and his significance to the Red Sox’s future. With just under a week left in the regular season, Duran has played 155 games, posting a .286/.344/.498 slash line, 21 home runs, 34 stolen bases, an MLB-best 47 doubles, and 14 triples. His defense in the outfield, combined with his offensive production, has been exceptional. A first-time All-Star, Duran was named MVP of the Midsummer Classic after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene.
