Marcus Wilson happy to be back ‘in a familiar spot’ with the Red Sox
When the Red Sox acquired outfielder Marcus Wilson from the Diamondbacks back on April 19, 2019, the move closed the chapter on catcher Blake Swihart’s time with the organization.
Swihart is out of baseball and Wilson is back with the Red Sox.
“It’s good to be back, it’s good to be back home,” said Wilson.
The 26-year-old returned to the Red Sox organization after being designated for assignment.
Boston designated Wilson for assignment back on July 30, 2021 to make room for newly acquired reliever Hansel Robles.
Wilson would quickly find a home with the Mariners a few days following his DFA. The California native would realize his dream of becoming a big leaguer a year later.
The news of his call up was special, he called his wife and then his mother to share the news.
“My mom has seen me since I was picking up the bat for T-ball. You can just kind of just see it in her eyes all that emotion comes out. There’s nothing like it,” he said in an interview following his promotion back in 2022.
Wilson recorded his first major league hit off then Padres pitched Sean Manaea. A line drive over the Padres shortstop’s head, landing in left field.
“It was good to finally get that one,” said Wilson.
“I got that monkey off my back. It’ll be a moment I’ll never forget,” added Wilson.
Now the former second-round pick is back with the Red Sox. A familiar organization and one he’s happy to be back with.
“Being back with my man (Jarren) Duran and all these guys, man, it’s good to be back in a familiar spot,” said Wilson.
Boston is hoping Wilson can provide outfield depth for Triple-A Worcester and be a potential big league option if necessary this season.
Wilson hasn’t had a ton of playing time for WooSox manager Chad Tracy. The outfielder has only 17 at-bats hitting .176, with one homer and four RBIs in the early part of the season.
Despite being back with a familiar team, the group in Worcester is relatively new. Wilson is a well-respected teammate and his focused on team camaraderie.
He’s especially excited that the team has a way to come together following a home run. When a WooSox player goes yard, they wear a purple Holy Cross football helmet in the dugout and high five.
The home run helmet was outfielder Jarren Duran’s idea.
“It’s kind of a new group together, but we like having something like that. It brings everyone together. Everyone wants to contribute, everyone wants to be the guy. When knowing that’s not going to happen everyday, you rally and want to see that (home run helmet) on other people.”
Whether or not Wilson gets a shot with the Red Sox this season remains to be seen. He is focused on his responsibilities with the WooSox and being a good clubhouse presence.
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