Over the weekend, Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox received the exciting news that he had been selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old outfielder has been having an outstanding season, boasting a .276 batting average, an .813 OPS, 10 home runs, 40 RBIs, 21 stolen bases, and a league-leading 10 triples.
During Sunday night’s game against the New York Yankees, Duran was mic’d up in the third inning and shared his emotional reaction to the news. “It’s pretty special, honestly,” Duran expressed. “I called my dad. We both broke down crying. But, it’s kind of hard to focus on that when you gotta play the Yankees at night, so it’s one of those quick little love things but then you gotta focus back up.”
The kind of moments you dream about.
You’re an All-Star, Jarren. pic.twitter.com/F4lFkzevyh— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 7, 2024
Duran’s journey in the MLB has been filled with challenges, making his All-Star selection even more special. It’s truly inspiring to see him achieve his dreams.