Jarren Duran, a player for the Boston Red Sox, has made significant strides in the early part of the 2024 MLB season, showcasing an exceptional blend of speed and power. Duran achieved a milestone by becoming the first Red Sox player to record five steals in the first five games of the season, a feat not seen since Otis Nixon's performance in 1994 and the first with such a record since Ellsbury in 2013. His prowess on the bases was highlighted further when he stole his sixth base in six games, setting a new benchmark for the team. Duran's speed was not his only asset; he also demonstrated his hitting ability by achieving three hits, three stolen bases, and at least one RBI in a single game, a first for a Red Sox player since Roy Johnson in 1934, and the first since Lance Johnson did it for the White Sox vs Blue Jays on 9/2/1995. Additionally, Duran hit a pivotal home run in a game against Oakland, contributing to a 7-6 lead for the Red Sox. This home run marked his first of the season and was part of a collective effort that saw the Red Sox hitting four home runs that night. The Red Sox's third base coach, Kyle Hudson, had initially set a goal of 50 stolen bases for Duran at the start of the year, but given Duran's early performance, the sentiment 'Sky's the limit' has been echoed, with aspirations possibly extending to breaking the Red Sox record of 70 stolen bases.
Jarren Duran hits the Red Sox 4th homer of the night, and they take back the lead! 💪 (via @MLB) https://t.co/jhEw7rwyQQ
JARREN DURAN! The Red Sox 4th HR of the night! https://t.co/Odss1NTMGl
Wow! #RedSox battling on a tough night - Duran homers, 7-6 Boston! @wbz
Orange County's Jaren Duran gives the Sox a 7-6 lead with his first homer of the season.
Jarren Duran, playing in his home ballpark, drilled a go-ahead homer to CF, putting the Sox ahead, 7-6, in the eighth. He flew around the bases.
Duran now with 6 steals in 6 games.
Duran is on for the 4th time tonight and the 7th time in two games in Oakland. Single up the middle makes him 2-for-2 with a pair of walks.
Jarren Duran has reached first base on an HBP. Stolen base watch is on for the first Red Sox ever with 5 steals in 5 games. How many bases can he steal this year? 50? 70? (The Red Sox record is 70.) "Sky's the limit." https://t.co/Sjzrgewh2t
How many bases can Jarren Duran steal? ‘Sky’s the limit.’ https://t.co/xSY1hLpVzH
How many bases can the Red Sox' Jarren Duran steal this season? Red Sox 3B coach Kyle Hudson said they'd set the bar at 50 entering the year. After 5 games, it appears that might not be ambitious enough. https://t.co/ptlBaviKAC via @BostonGlobe
Jarren Duran is the first Red Sox player since Roy Johnson in 1934 to have a game with 3+ hits, 3+ SB, 2+ runs scored and at least one RBI.
Boston's Jarren Duran is first player with 3+ hits and 3+ stolen bases in 1st 3 innings of a game since Lance Johnson did it for White Sox vs Blue Jays 9/2/1995
Duran steals second again: 5 games, 5 steals. First player in Red Sox history to do that.
Duran steals again. He has 4 through 5 games, tied for the most in Red Sox history. He's the first Sox with 4 steals through 5 games since Otis Nixon in 1994. (One hopes this isn't a harbinger of a strike.)
Duran is the first Red Sox player with 3 steals through 5 games since Ellsbury in 2013.
And on the 3rd pitch, Duran steals and advances to third on a throw that skips into centerfield.