Jarren Duran Explained

Jarren Duran
Team:Boston Red Sox
Number:16
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:5 September 1996
Birth Place:Corona, California, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 17
Debutyear:2021
Debutteam:Boston Red Sox
Statyear:August 16, 2024
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.273
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:28
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:126
Stat4label:Stolen bases
Stat4value:62
Teams:
Awards:
Show-Medals:yes

Jarren William Duran (born September 5, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6inchesft2inchesin (ftin) and 205lb, he bats left-handed and throws right-handed. He has played for the Mexico national baseball team. Duran was named the MVP of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

Amateur career

Duran attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California, then played three seasons of college baseball at California State University, Long Beach, where he was primarily a second baseman.[1] In 2017, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] [3] He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the seventh round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[4]

Professional career

Duran spent his first professional season with the Lowell Spinners and Greenville Drive, batting a combined .357 during 2018.[5] [6] He started the 2019 season with the High-A Salem Red Sox,[7] [8] [9] and was promoted to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on June 3.[10] In mid-June, Duran was added to the top 100 prospects list of Baseball America, at number 99.[11] Duran was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game,[12] going 1-for-2 after entering the game in the sixth inning.[13] In mid-September, Duran was named the High-A (Class A-Advanced) player of the year by Baseball America,[14] and was named the Red Sox' minor league baserunner of the year.[15] Overall during 2019 with both Salem and Portland, Duran batted .303 with five home runs and 38 RBIs in 132 games.[16]

Duran was invited to spring training by the Red Sox in 2020.[17] He did not play that season, due to cancellation of the minor league season. In November 2020, Duran was ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox' number five prospect.[18] During the 2020–21 Puerto Rican Winter League season, he was named MVP of the final series, helping Criollos de Caguas to the championship.[19]

The Red Sox invited Duran to their spring training for the second consecutive season in 2021;[20] he subsequently started the season with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. On July 16, he was selected to Boston's 40-man roster.[21] [22] He made his MLB debut the following day, starting in center field against the New York Yankees. In his first at-bat, he collected a hit off of Gerrit Cole and came around to score two batters later.[23] He hit his first major-league home run on July 19 against Ross Stripling of the Toronto Blue Jays.[24] Duran was placed on the COVID-19 related injured list on August 6, and returned to the lineup two days later.[25] [26] On August 24, Duran was optioned back to Triple-A, having batted .221 with 33 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances with Boston.[27] He was recalled to Boston two days later, when Hunter Renfroe was placed on the bereavement list.[28] On September 3, Duran was placed on the COVID-related list.[29] He was activated on September 23 and optioned to Worcester.[30] Overall with Boston during the regular season, Duran appeared in 33 games, batting .215 with two home runs and 10 RBIs. He also made 60 appearances for Worcester, batting .258 with 16 home runs and 36 RBIs.

Duran started the 2022 season in Triple-A with Worcester.[31] He was ranked 84th in the list of baseball's top 100 prospects by Baseball America.[32] Duran was with Boston for the game of May 6, while Kiké Hernández was on the COVID-related injured list.[33] [34] He was also briefly with Boston in early June, while Jackie Bradley Jr. was on the paternity list.[35] He was again recalled in mid-June when Christian Arroyo was placed on the COVID-related list.[36] Duran remained with Boston until being placed on the restricted list in late June when the team traveled to Toronto, due to his vaccination status.[37] On July 22, he once again fell victim to Toronto, this time in center field at Fenway Park where he lost track of a fly ball and apparently gave up on the play, resulting in Raimel Tapia of the Blue Jays scoring an inside-the-park grand slam; the Red Sox lost the game, 28–5, setting a Blue Jays record for the largest margin of victory.[38] Duran was optioned back to Worcester on August 27, when Trevor Story was activated from the injured list.[39] Duran was later recalled by the Red Sox for one game in Toronto, on September 30, having been vaccinated since the June series.[40] Overall for the season, Duran played in 58 major-league games, batting .221 with 3 home runs and 17 RBIs,[41] and 68 minor-league games, batting .283 with 10 home runs and 38 RBIs.[42]

Duran was optioned to Triple-A Worcester to begin the 2023 season.[43] He was recalled to Boston on April 17, after an injury to Adam Duvall[44] Over the next several months, Duran established himself as an effective hitter (ranked fourth in MLB for doubles) and base stealer (24-for-26) at the major-league level. He became a fixture in Boston's lineup, and established himself as an everyday player. On August 22, however, he was placed on the injured list due to a toe injury.[45] On August 29, it was announced that Duran would undergo a season-ending surgery for turf toe.[46] [47] Duran batted .295 with 8 home runs and 40 RBIs through 102 games in 2023, adding 24 stolen bases. At the time of his injury, his 34 doubles were seventh in MLB and fourth in the American League. On September 4, the team transferred him to the 60-day injured list.[48]

Prior to spring training, Duran was announced by manager Alex Cora as the leadoff hitter for the 2024 season. [49] He was selected to play in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, and was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a home run that provided the American League with the game-winning runs.[50]

On August 11, 2024 Duran was caught on broadcast audio calling a heckler a "fucking faggot".[51] He issued an apology and was suspended two games by the Red Sox for using a homophobic slur. MLB then stated it would then donate the salary of his suspended games to Greater PFLAG Boston.[52] [53]

International career

He played in the 2021 Caribbean Series for the Criollos de Caguas, based in Caguas, Puerto Rico, in which he helped lead the team to the championship game and was selected to the All-Tournament Team.[54]

In May 2021, Duran was named to the roster of the United States national baseball team for the Americas Qualifying Event.[55] While the team qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo in 2021, Duran was not included on the Olympic roster, due to the possibility of being called up by the Red Sox.[56]

Duran is of Mexican descent through his father, allowing him to represent Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[57]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jarren Duran . . June 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: #10 Jarren Duran . pointstreak.com . July 24, 2022.
  3. Web site: Jarren Duran . soxprospects.com . June 9, 2019.
  4. News: Boston Red Sox's younger J.D.: prospect Jarren Duran batting .397, would have signed for 'a bus ticket' just to play pro ball . Christopher . Smith . masslive.com . April 27, 2019.
  5. News: Duran quite the leading man for the Spinners . Carmine . Frongillo . . . June 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Let somebody named Jarren Duran make you feel a little better about the Red Sox . Rob . Bradford . . April 10, 2019.
  7. News: Red Sox farm report: Jarren Duran will remind Sea Dogs fans of another fleet outfielder . Kevin . Thomas . . . May 7, 2019.
  8. News: No early struggles for speedy Jarren Duran in Salem . . limited . Alex . Speier . May 10, 2019.
  9. News: Years of swing practice has led to current success for Salem Red Sox hitting star Duran . Aaron . McFarling . . . May 10, 2019.
  10. News: Red Sox Prospect Jarren Duran promoted to Portland . MiLB.com . June 3, 2019 . June 9, 2019.
  11. Web site: Two Red Sox prospects land on Baseball America's updated top 100 . Matt . Collins . overthemonster.com . June 13, 2019 . June 14, 2019.
  12. Web site: Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters. Jim Callis. MLB.com. June 28, 2019. June 28, 2019.
  13. Web site: Red Sox' Ninth-Ranked Prospect Jarren Duran Goes 1-For-2 with Seventh Inning Single in 2019 All-Star Futures Game . Brendan . Campbell . bloggingtheredsox.com . July 7, 2019 . July 8, 2019.
  14. Web site: 2019 Minor League Baseball Classification All-Stars . . September 11, 2019 . September 12, 2019.
  15. alexspeier . 1174356655586316289 . Red Sox announce their minor league players of the year . September 18, 2019 . September 18, 2019.
  16. Web site: Jarren Duran Stats, Highlights, Bio . MiLB.com . September 29, 2019.
  17. Web site: Browne. Ian. February 27, 2020. Red Sox hope Duran can develop into superstar. June 25, 2021. MLB.com. en.
  18. News: Ranking the top prospects in the Red Sox' farm system . Alex . Speier . . limited . November 12, 2020 . November 12, 2020.
  19. News: Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran wins MVP of LBPRC Final Series after going 5-for-15 with 2 homers, 2 doubles, six RBIs . MiLB.com . January 27, 2021 . February 14, 2021.
  20. Web site: Smith. Christopher. March 2, 2021. Jarren Duran homers for Red Sox; 'He lifts, he sleeps, he eats and he plays baseball'. June 25, 2021. MassLive. en.
  21. Web site: Red Sox Designate Austin Brice for Assignment. July 16, 2021 .
  22. Web site: Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions . MLB.com . Boston Red Sox . July 2021 . July 16, 2021.
  23. News: Red Sox dominance over Yankees comes to an end in rain-shortened game . Peter . Abraham . . limited . July 17, 2021 . July 18, 2021.
  24. News: Rookie Jarren Duran hits first career homer as Red Sox explode for eight-run first inning . Matt . Snyder . . July 19, 2021 . August 8, 2021.
  25. News: Red Sox Place Jarren Duran On COVID Related IL . . MSN.com . August 7, 2021 . August 8, 2021.
  26. Web site: Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions . MLB.com . Boston Red Sox . August 2021 . August 8, 2021.
  27. News: Red Sox Option Jarren Duran To Triple-A Worcester . . August 24, 2021 . August 25, 2021.
  28. News: Red Sox's Hunter Renfroe: Goes on bereavement leave . . August 26, 2021 . August 26, 2021.
  29. News: Jarren Duran Becomes Latest Red Sox Player Added To COVID Related IL . . MSN.com . September 3, 2021 . September 3, 2021.
  30. Web site: Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions . MLB.com . Boston Red Sox . September 2021 . September 23, 2021.
  31. News: Here's where Red Sox Top 30 prospects are starting '22 . Jim . Callis . MLB.com . April 6, 2022 . April 10, 2022.
  32. News: Five Red Sox prospects land Baseball America's latest top 100 . Matt . Collins . overthemonster.com . May 4, 2022 . May 4, 2022.
  33. News: Boston Red Sox place Kiké Hernández, Rich Hill on COVID list; Jarren Duran, John Schreiber up from WooSox . Chris . Cotillo . masslive.com . MSN.com . May 6, 2022 . May 6, 2022.
  34. News: Boston Red Sox roster moves: Jarren Duran sent back to Worcester, Kiké Hernández activated . Christopher . Smith . masslive.com . MSN.com . May 7, 2022 . May 7, 2022.
  35. Red Sox reinstate outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. from paternity leave list . MLB.com . Boston Red Sox . June 6, 2022 . June 6, 2022.
  36. News: Red Sox recall outfielder Jarren Duran from Worcester again . Alex . Speier . . MSN.com . June 15, 2022 . June 16, 2022.
  37. News: Boston Red Sox roster moves: Connor Seabold, Yolmer Sánchez called up to replace Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran (unvaccinated) in Toronto. . Chris . Cotillo . masslive.com . June 27, 2022 . June 27, 2022.
  38. News: Raimel Tapia hits rare inside-the-park grand slam in Blue Jays' record rout vs. Red Sox . Jace . Evans . usatoday.com . July 22, 2022 . July 23, 2022.
  39. News: Duran optioned to Triple-A: 'He's a part of this' . Ian . Browne . MLB.com . August 27, 2022 . August 27, 2022.
  40. News: Boston Red Sox put RHP Kaleb Ort on restricted list, recall Jarren Duran . . ESPN.com . September 30, 2022 . September 30, 2022.
  41. Web site: Jarren Duran Stats . . October 8, 2022.
  42. Web site: Jarren Duran Amateur, College, Minor, Fall & Winter League Statistics & History . . October 8, 2022.
  43. Web site: Red Sox's Jarren Duran: Optioned to Triple-A. March 29, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  44. News: Red Sox activate RHP Brayan Bello amid series of roster moves . Nick . Deeds . MLB Trade Rumors . yardbarker.com . April 17, 2023 . April 17, 2023.
  45. News: Red Sox injuries: Jarren Duran placed on 10-day IL; Tanner Houck to make first start since June 16 . Conor . Ryan . . August 22, 2023 . August 22, 2023.
  46. News: Red Sox's Jarren Duran to undergo season-ending surgery on toe Wednesday . Sean . McAdam . . August 29, 2023 . August 29, 2023.
  47. News: Red Sox OF Jarren Duran out for season, to undergo surgery . August 30, 2023 . Reuters . ESPN.com . August 29, 2023.
  48. News: Red Sox Claim Logan Gillaspie From Orioles . Darragh . McDonald . mlbtraderumors.com . September 4, 2023 . September 4, 2023.
  49. News: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Announces Lead-Off Hitter Amid Trade Rumors . Patrick . McAvoy . si.com . February 16, 2024. March 23, 2024.
  50. News: Duran slugs go-ahead homer to win All-Star Game MVP Award . Jake . Rill . MLB.com . July 16, 2024 . July 16, 2024.
  51. Web site: Passan . Jeff . 2024-08-12 . Red Sox OF Duran suspended for anti-gay slur . 2024-08-12 . ESPN.com . en.
  52. Web site: Red Sox suspend Duran two games for insensitive remark . 2024-08-13 . MLB.com . en.
  53. News: Abraham . Peter . August 12, 2024 . Jarren Duran suspended two games after using homophobic slur caught on broadcast . limited . August 12, 2024 . The Boston Globe.
  54. News: 3 things to know about Jarren Duran ahead of his Red Sox debut . Thompson. Khari. boston.com . July 15, 2021 . July 18, 2021.
  55. News: Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster . usabaseball.com . May 30, 2021 . June 1, 2021.
  56. News: Red Sox's Jarren Duran: Left off Olympic roster for reason . . July 3, 2021 . July 16, 2021.
  57. Web site: Jarren Duran excited to play for his dad's native Mexico in the World Baseball Classic - the Boston Globe . The Boston Globe.

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