Can Red Sox rookie bash 24 HR, slug .500? What are realistic expectations?
Merrill, who turned 21 during his first month in the big leagues, went on to finish second in the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year voting after batting .292 with a .326 on-base percentage, .500 slugging percentage, .826 OPS, 24 homers, 31 doubles, six triples, 90 RBIs and a 4.4 bWAR in 156 games.