Caleb Durbin Reveals Where He Ranks Making His Red Sox Debut Among His Career Milestones

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The Boston Red Sox acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason, and he revealed where his Red Sox debut ranks on his list of career achievements so far.

Durbin has only played one season in the big leagues, but he has already had some special moments, including a walk-off sacrifice fly against the Red Sox as a rookie. However, he ranks playing in Thursday's game among the top moments of his career so far.

“It’s up there (with my MLB debut), especially with a new team and it being the Boston Red Sox,” Durbin told The Boston Herald. “You put it all in perspective on how cool it really is to suit up for a team like the Red Sox on Opening Day. I’m trying to soak it all up as much as I can.”

The Brewers' trading Durbin was a shock after he ended up being one of their most consistent players last season. He was one of their better hitters in the postseason and looked to be the answer at third base for the Brewers. However, the Red Sox made an offer too good to pass up, and now Durbin gets to play for one of the most historic franchises in sports.

Durbin had an eventful 138 games for the Brewers last season. He made his MLB debut at home in Milwaukee, hit his first career home run, stole his first career base and played in his first postseason. However, despite all of the firsts, he thinks his first Red Sox game is one of the best moments of his career.

“You look at the Red Sox from an outside perspective, which I have for my entire life up to this point, and it’s the Boston Red Sox," Durbin said. "Like, there’s so much respect associated with the name and the organization, and then you are now a part of it, and it’s a dream come true. Because you grow up just admiring all the players in a Red Sox uniform, and it’s weird to say that I’m now one of the players that gets to suit up in a Red Sox uniform.”

Durbin has great respect for the Red Sox organization and figures to work hard and make sure he represents the team well.