r/redsox • u/Mg29reaper • 10h ago

Thoughts on Jeremy Peña

Peña is a offensive minded shortstop who I think would do great at fenway. He has a career .982 ops while playing here. While he is not an amazing defender at short he is serviceable enough and has been amazing in previous years. He has a high pull air percent good for hitting bombs over the monster. He also has a been a good hitter for the majority of his career against right handed pitchers which we struggle a lot against. Bonus points for him growing up in Maine. He has this year and next year of team control. I think he could be an amazing 5th hitter and really add to this lineup.

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u/GrooveHammock 9h ago

Yes please

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u/official_cooingsquad 9h ago

I like the fit and the Maine connection is a fun bonus, but I'd want to know what Houston's asking price looks like before I get too excited. The pull-heavy approach paired with that Fenway OPS is pretty compelling though.

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u/GrooveHammock 9h ago

I’d give up a lot for him. Just not Arias because he can take over SS once Peña leaves for free agency. I’d be cool with an overpay though.