Andruw Monasterio gave the Boston Red Sox exactly the kind of night that makes a part-time player impossible to ignore.
The offseason trade from the Milwaukee Brewers brought him to Boston along with something that stands out right away: the glasses. Not many MLB players wear prescription glasses, and Monasterio’s look has a little extra character to it. Last season, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel described him this way: "At 5 foot 11 and 195 pounds he's no physical marvel, and with his ever-present glasses Monasterio appears more bookish than anything."
That description fits the kind of memorable presence he carries in the batter’s box. It also made Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox feel like a perfect fit for him.
With the platoon advantage against Chicago left-hander Noah Schultz, Monasterio got hold of one and sent it deep to left field for a home run. The Red Sox celebrated it on social media with a post that read, "A laser from Andruw! pic.twitter.com/VzYunyNtIy"
Monasterio, whose name is spelled the same as the legendary Andruw Jones, isn’t an everyday player. His opportunities tend to come in spots like this, especially against lefties.
If he keeps producing in those chances, the starts should keep coming.
Boston values his versatility, since he can move around the diamond, and any offense he adds only strengthens his case. The glasses may make him look a little different, but if the bat keeps working, the Red Sox have something useful on their hands.
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