Bregman is also adjusting well to his new organization. Other players have been wowed by his eternal quest for betterment, especially top prospects Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell, who were stunned when the veteran star opted to sit with them at lunch and spend two hours chatting with them on his first day in camp.

With Fenway Park roughly 45 minutes from home, Schlittler idolized players like David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia. As pitching became a serious career choice, Schlittler paid closer attention to Red Sox hurlers like Chris Sale, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck.