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“Alas, all’s well that ends.” – WooSox ‘24 

A retrospective look into WooSox ‘24 as the baseball world enters the offseason
November 1, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers were crowned 2024 World Series champions on October 30 after defeating the New York Yankees in five games. It was the Dodgers’ eighth World Series title and second in five years. Mookie Betts and Ryan Brasier––both members of the 2018 Boston Red Sox championship team––earned their

The Los Angeles Dodgers were crowned 2024 World Series champions on October 30 after defeating the New York Yankees in five games. It was the Dodgers’ eighth World Series title and second in five years.

Mookie Betts and Ryan Brasier––both members of the 2018 Boston Red Sox championship team––earned their third and second titles, respectively. A champion again, Betts joins Kansas City Royals pitcher Will Smith as the only active players to win three World Series.

With the 2024 baseball season now over, clubs will consider how to improve their rosters as they hope to be the ones celebrating after the last game of the season. But before teams discuss offseason plans, they’ll reflect on all that led to this point––the good, the bad, and everything in between.

For the Worcester Red Sox, they can celebrate a memorable 2024 season in the Heart of the Commonwealth.

In their fourth season at Polar Park, the WooSox tied their franchise record with 79 wins––which included 25 victories in a 32-game stretch from August 7-September 12. Though the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate couldn't capture a postseason berth for the first time since the 2014 Pawtucket Red Sox, the 2024 WooSox were one for the history books.

Eleven different records were set, exciting new faces arrived in Worcester, fireworks filled the Friday night sky, feel-good stories surfaced left and right, and 500,000 tickets were sold for the third year in a row––all in a spectacular six months of baseball.

And now, a look back at WooSox ‘24.

A Somber Start

By the end of Spring Training, all eyes were on the Boston Red Sox’ minor league system with several of the sport’s top prospects ascending to the upper levels. Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel––the Sox’ top three and regarded by MLB Pipeline in their preseason rankings as top 50 prospects in baseball––were slated to begin the year at Double-A Portland.

While the trio donned Sea Dogs uniforms, the group playing about two hours south on I-95 were gearing up for Opening Day in Allentown, Pennsylvania against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Though Worcester lost a heartbreaker in game one on Rodolfo Castro’s walk-off grand slam, they responded to win the next two before making their way to Polar Park for the home opener.

But on that crisp, mid-40s day in April tragedy struck the WooSox organization and the baseball world. Larry Lucchino, the club’s principal owner and chairman, passed away early in the morning on April 2, 2024––the day of the home opener.

With the birth of a new season came the hardest of goodbyes to not just one of baseball’s greatest minds, but the man who became part of Worcester’s family by bringing the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate to the Heart of the Commonwealth.

As the Red Sox Hall of Famer would say, “Alas, all’s well that ends.”

After honoring Lucchino in pregame ceremonies, the WooSox dropped the home opener against the Buffalo Bisons in 10 innings, 2-0. Worcester went on to play .500 ball over the season’s first two months as the club entered the summer months with a modest 26-29 record.

Called Up the Minor League Ladder

The WooSox’ on-field performance was far from the biggest storyline in the first part of the 2024 season. Rather, it was the revolving door between Worcester and Boston that saw many WooSox make an impact on the big league roster.

In 2024 alone, 28 WooSox players earned a call-up to Beantown with 11 making their Major League debuts––fifth most in baseball behind only the Chicago White Sox (13), Oakland Athletics (13), San Francisco Giants (13), and Colorado Rockies (12). The Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, and Texas Rangers also had 11 players make their big league debuts.

Notably, Cam Booser earned his first call-up on April 19 after returning to professional baseball two years prior. Signed by the Minnesota Twins as an undrafted free agent, the southpaw spent parts of five seasons in the minors before injuries forced him to retire. With his professional career in the rearview, Booser moved back to his hometown of Seattle, WA and became a carpenter.

A few years later, the Oregon State product rediscovered his mid-90s fastball on a youth ballfield and found himself back on a minor league mound. Not too long after, Booser was suiting up to pitch at Fenway Park.

Booser’s comeback tale is just one of many heartfelt stories that beat in the Heart of the Commonwealth during the 2024 season.

Jamie Westbrook, a Holyoke native who signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox in December 2023, made his MLB debut on June 2 after spending 11 years patrolling the minor leagues with five different organizations. In two big league stints with Boston, Westbrook homered twice and drove in seven runs.

Nick Sogard followed with his first promotion to Beantown, making his debut on August 2 after spending two-and-a-half seasons in Worcester. Zach Penrod––who was in the Independent Leagues in 2023––appeared in seven games out of the bullpen for the Red Sox during the season’s final two weeks. Mickey Gasper, Richard Fitts, and Luis Guerrero also made their debuts in the final two months of the season, joining the train of WooSox to contribute at the Major League level in 2024.

The ladder between Worcester and Boston extended to Double-A Portland with the Sea Dogs sending 22 players to Polar Park over the course of the season. Including nine rehabbing Red Sox, the WooSox employed 84 players––breaking the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate’s record of 79 set just a year earlier.

The revolving door between Portland, Worcester, and Boston also led to a record 281 player transactions, surpassing the 2023 WooSox’ mark of 271 for most by a Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.

League-Leading Bats Can’t Buy Wins

With new faces filling the clubhouse each day, the WooSox struggled to string together a winning stretch. Through July, the club’s longest winning streak was four games (April 14-19) with several three game streaks mixed in. By the end of July, the WooSox held a 48-55 record after a 35-40 finish to the first half.

Though the team’s on-field record didn’t reflect it, the WooSox’ offensive production was among the International League’s best.

Entering August, the WooSox led the IL in OBP (.369) and walks (533) while ranking second in runs scored (591). Their +54 run differential was third best out of 20 IL teams, behind only Syracuse (+97) and Omaha (+98).

Chase Meidroth––who was crowned team MVP during the final homestand of the year––was the WooSox’ leading offensive contributor all season long. The former fourth round pick hit .299/.441/.401 through July with 97 hits and 69 runs scored in 88 games. His 105 walks at years end set the single season record for any Red Sox Triple-A affiliate player––breaking the previous mark (92) set by Mike Twardoski of the Pawtucket Red Sox in 1992.

Nevertheless, the offense couldn't overcome a myriad of one-run and two-run defeats. By the end of July, Worcester had a league worst 5-14 record in one-run games and were only 7-13 in two-run affairs––earning them an abysmal 12-27 mark in contests decided by two runs or less at the time.

As the calendar flipped to August, the team welcomed Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas on rehab assignment and hoped he could provide a jolt to a team whose season was slipping away.

Notable Debuts

With Casas’ bat now in the fold, the WooSox got off to a 5-5 start to August in their first 10 games. It wasn’t before long, though, that Worcester would add a few more highly touted bats.

Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel were each promoted to Worcester from Double-A Portland on August 12 ahead of the WooSox’ homestand against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. At the time, the trio were regarded as the organization’s top three prospects according to MLB Pipeline, respectively.

Though an injury sustained in Portland prevented Mayer from making his Triple-A debut, Anthony and Teel impressed in their first taste of the International League.

Recently ranked as Baseball America’s No.1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No.3, Anthony hit .345/.406/.598 with nine multi-hit efforts in his final 20 games with Portland––a scorching hot stretch he carried into Triple-A. In 35 games with the WooSox, the 20-year-old outfielder posted a .983 OPS with 16 extra-base hits and 33 runs scored.

Though he got off to a bit of a slow start in Worcester, Teel’s offensive production returned in September. Over the final month of the season, the Virginia University product hit .375 with a .516 OBP––collecting multiple hits in seven of 14 games. Following his first full season in professional baseball, MLB Pipeline listed the New Jersey native as the third best catching prospect in the sport and 25th overall.

Only a week after Mayer, Anthony, and Teel earned their promotions, fast-riser Kristian Campbell joined the trio in Worcester. Selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, Campbell burst onto the scene in 2024––compiling 55 extra-base hits in 115 games across three minor league levels.

Ending the year with a .330/.439/.558 slashline, the Georgia Tech product was awarded as Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year. With the recognition, Campbell joined Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (2021) and Baltimore Orioles infielders Gunnar Henderson (2022) and Jackson Holiday (2023) as recent winners.

The influx of the game’s top prospects––coupled with rehabbing big leaguers Triston Casas, Liam Hendriks, and Trevor Story––provided the spark the WooSox had been looking for as the 2024 baseball season reached the dog days of summer.

The Run

Entering August 7, the WooSox were 50-59 overall––a season worst nine games under .500 with 41 games to play. Their 15-19 second half record left them 8.5 games back of the Columbus Clippers for the top spot in the International League, who seemed to be on their way to clinching a postseason berth.

Then came the run.

From August 7-September 12, Worcester won 25 of their next 32 contests and came within 1.5 games of Columbus for the top spot in the IL. While the WooSox’ offense continued its torrid season long production––scoring an average of 6.4 runs per game in those 32 games––the winning stretch was sparked by the bullpen’s resurgence.

Led by Luis Guerrero, who tallied 22 strikeouts during a 12.1 scoreless innings streak from August 4-30, the WooSox’ stable of arms were flat out dominant in the club’s turnaround. In 125.2 innings, the ‘pen pitched to a 3.02 ERA while amassing 150 strikeouts––good for 10.78 K/9.

The stretch brought the WooSox on the precipice of their first postseason appearance in franchise history and first since the Pawtucket Red Sox clinched a wild card berth in 2014. Nevertheless, a 4-5 finish to the year snatched Worcester’s hope of a trip to Omaha as their season came to an end.

A Record-Setting Year

Despite the disappointing finish, the WooSox closed out their 2024 campaign with club records in a number of statistical categories, surpassing all previous Red Sox Triple-A affiliates.

With Meidroth’s 105 walks leading the way, Worcester amassed 786 free passes as a team––shattering the ‘23 WooSox single season record of 721. The tally was not just the most in the International League, but it topped all of Minor League Baseball. The next closest teams were the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League, each drawing 718 free passes. The Toledo Mud Hens had the second most walks in the IL with only 679.

It’s the first time a Red Sox Triple-A affiliate has led the IL in the category since the 2008 Pawtucket Red Sox, who drew 540 walks.

The club also––painfully––broke the ‘23 WooSox record for hit by pitches (85), taking 94 for the team in 2024.

Between the walks and hit by pitches, the WooSox outpaced all of Minor League Baseball with a .369 OBP. The next closest was the Modesto Nuts of the California League (Single-A) who finished one one-thousandth below Worcester at .368 while the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders .358 OBP ranked second in the IL.

Worcester also set club records for runs scored (869) and RBIs (808), surpassing the marks previously set by the ‘96 PawSox (840 runs, 790 RBIs). By the season's end, the WooSox were the sole leader in the IL in runs scored and tied with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for RBIs.

Compared with all other IL teams, the WooSox ranked third in both run differential (+112) and OPS (.795). The club also finished sixth in Minor League Baseball in average attendance, reporting 6,852 fans per game at Polar Park.

Lastly, the WooSox sold their 500,000th ticket in 2024 on September 1, becoming the only club out of 120 Minor League Baseball organizations to sell 500,000 tickets in each of the last three years––an impressive milestone for the team and the “best fans in baseball,” according to Rich Gedman, the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate’s hitting coach of the last 10 years.

Inaugural WooSox Hall of Fame Induction

Prior to the 2024 Polar Park finale, the WooSox enshrined Gedman, former Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus, and their late Principal Owner and Chairman Larry Lucchino into the WooSox Hall of Fame as the club’s inaugural class.

Born and raised in Worcester, Gedman was signed by the Boston Red Sox out of Saint Peter-Marian High School in 1977 before making his MLB debut in 1980. The catcher went on to have a 13-year playing career where he was a two-time All-Star as a member of the Red Sox. With his induction into the WooSox Hall of Fame, Gedman is now a WooSox and Red Sox Hall of Famer.

Now serving as Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities for Massachusetts, Augustus played a pivotal role in bringing the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate to Worcester from Pawtucket, Rhode Island––its home since 1973. Through perseverance and determination, Augustus and the city of Worcester won the WooSox and with it, an economic redevelopment plan for the Canal District.

“When people know I’m from Worcester, almost without exception they tell me what a great place Worcester is, and they talk about having visited Polar Park,” Augustus said during his Hall of Fame induction speech. “It is music to my ears because that's what we always envisioned this would be.”

No one understood the impact of an old-fashioned ballpark on a community more than Larry Lucchino. The club’s late principal owner and chairman passed away on April 2, 2024––the same day as the home opener at Polar Park.

Lucchino was a baseball visionary and an architect. During his Hall of Fame career, he built Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Petco Park, and JetBlue Park and renovated Fenway Park, creating a family-friendly environment that prioritized the fan experience. His fifth and final ballpark was Polar Park––built in the city known as the Heart of the Commonwealth and the one that held a special place in Lucchino's heart.

“In my family, Worcester is known as the city that stole Larry Lucchino's heart,” said Larry’s nephew, David Lucchino, who spoke in place of his uncle during the Hall of Fame ceremony.

In early July, the WooSox introduced a navy-blue patch with a red “LL” stitched in the middle to honor their late chairman. The patch was worn on their “home white” and “home red” jerseys for the remainder of the year.

A four-time World Series champion on the field and a community hero off it, Lucchino embodied the drive for excellence in all his endeavors. Now, he stands permanently enshrined on the newly named Lucchino Lane at Polar Park with Gedman and Augustus.

The game that followed the inaugural WooSox Hall of Fame ceremony ended in perhaps the most fitting way: a come-from-behind walk-off walk by the newest Greek god of walks, Chase Meidroth.

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As baseball enters the cold winter months of the offseason, the memories of WooSox ‘24 remain prevalent in the minds of Worcester and its surrounding towns.

Children played catch under the setting sun on summer Saturdays and every emotion was felt under the heart shaped light towers of Polar Park. There were snow outs and walk-offs, broken records and exciting debuts, and plenty of heartwarming player-fan interactions.

All here at Polar Park.

The crack of the bat won’t be gone for long, though. WooSox ‘25 is scheduled to begin on March 28 in Worcester––the earliest start to a season that a Red Sox Triple-A affiliate has ever had.

As for WooSox ‘24, “Alas, all’s well that ends.”

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Tickets for Opening Weekend and April & May go on sale this Friday, Feb. 7
February 5, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — “It’s all about the 5s” as the Worcester Red Sox launch season number five in WooSox ‘25. New $5 general admission tickets will accompany $5 hot dogs and $5 beer, among a host of promotions announced today. WooSox ’25 single game tickets for Opening Weekend and April

Red Sox Spring Training Truck to Visit Polar Park this Monday, February 3, for WooSox' Third Annual "Truck Day," Presented by JetBlue

“The Central MASScots,” club officials, and fans to welcome and send off the vehicle laden with baseball equipment; fans can also take swings in the brand-new “WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages,” from 1–4 p.m.
January 30, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — For the third straight year, the Red Sox Spring Training equipment truck will stop at Polar Park in Worcester on its way to Lee County, Florida. On Monday, February 3, at approximately 2 p.m., WooSox mascots and fans will welcome and give a warm send-off to the

"Fun Places, Fun Spaces, Fun Food For Your Faces" Highlight Polar Park Improvements for WooSox '25

Royal Wooters Club to provide exclusive, climate-controlled lounge; more ADA seating, drink rails, and a future right-field pavilion add comfort; New menu items include barbecued brisket, chicken, and pork, as well as fried mozzarella, walking tacos, fried Oreos, and other fun “Country Fair” fare
January 29, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox today announced new amenities in and around Polar Park to enhance the fan experience in WooSox ’25. Innovations include an exclusive, climate-controlled lounge for Season Ticket Members dubbed the “Royal Wooters Club,” a future climate-temperate pavilion in right field, more ADA seating, more

Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts Foundation and WooSox to Partner on "National Youth Heart Screening Day," Saturday, February 1, at Polar Park

From 10 a.m.–4 p.m., kids and young adults ages 12–25 can receive an EKG, consult with physicians and cardiologists, and learn hands-only CPR; Register for free at joshthibodeauhelpinghearts.com
January 24, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox will team up with the Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts Foundation on “National Youth Heart Screening Day,” Saturday, February 1, to host a free heart screening event at Polar Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids and young adults ages 12–25 can have

WooSox to Present Fourth Annual "Valentine's Dinner at Polar Park" on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14

Live music begins at 6 p.m. and dinner to be served at 7 p.m.; Register now at polarpark.com/valentine; Limited number of private suite rentals still available
January 22, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox will present the fourth annual “Valentine’s Dinner at Polar Park” on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14. Live music begins in the DCU Club at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The elegant dinner includes one of three entree choices:

"We have the best farm system in baseball.” – High Praise and Expectations Surround Red Sox Prospects at Rookie Development Program 

Anthony, Campbell among the talented group of youngsters participating in the club’s annual winter development camp at Fenway Park
January 16, 2025

Local media streamed into Fenway Park’s home clubhouse on the morning of January 14. Inside were six of the Boston Red Sox’ most heralded prospects –– Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, David Sandlin, Hunter Dobbins, Carlos Narvaez, and Jhostynxon Garcia –– all participating in this year’s Rookie Development Program. “It’s a

WooSox to Present Fifth Annual Polar Park Job Fair Next Saturday, January 25

All are welcome to the WooSox Clubhouse from 10 a.m. to noon; Club seeks part-time, seasonal staff for WooSox ’25 season
January 15, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox will present the fifth annual Polar Park Job Fair next Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is not required for the event, which takes place in the WooSox Clubhouse. Candidates can enter the ballpark through Gate D on Madison Street.

Polar Park to Host Futures League All-Star Game Tuesday, July 22

Worcester Red Sox and Worcester Bravehearts collaborate to bring top amateur talent to Worcester; Tickets go on sale today at polarpark.com/futuresleague
January 9, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox and the Worcester Bravehearts today announced at a joint press conference at Polar Park that the home of the WooSox will, for the first time, host the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) All-Star Game. The summertime event, which last took place in Worcester

Red Sox & WooSox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman and WooSox outfielder Corey Rosier come aboard for three days of giving in the fourth annual WooSox Foundation Holiday Caravan

December 19, 2024

Packed in the WooSox Foundation Care-A-Van, presented by Bank of America, the WooSox Foundation launched its fourth annual Holiday Caravan last week, stopping by and delivering gifts and cheer to over 15 different charitable locations in the greater Worcester community. The three-day holiday blitz started on Wednesday, Dec.11, with the

Red Sox & WooSox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman and Outfielder Corey Rosier to Join Fourth Annual "WooSox Foundation Holiday Care-A-Van"

WooSox officials & mascots to distribute hundreds of gifts at charities, schools, and UMass Memorial Medical Center Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
December 11, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman and WooSox outfielder Corey Rosier will participate in the fourth annual “WooSox Foundation Holiday Caravan,” which takes place on Wednesday through Friday this week. WooSox officials and the “Central MASScots”––Smiley Ball, Woofster the WonderDog, Roberto

4th Annual "Winter Wonderland" Features Debut of "The WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages," Brand-New Twin Batting Cages Facing Madison St.

Free Polar Park event also includes photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, cookie & ornament decorating, and a dance party with the Central MASScots, next Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Pick ’Em Plans offer first crack at tickets for WooSox ’25
December 6, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester Red Sox fans who attend the fourth annual “Winter Wonderland” at Polar Park can enjoy the debut of “The WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages,” brand-new twin batting cages for WooSox players and opposing hitters, located next to the WooSox Team Store on Madison Street. The

Tri-City Chili Peppers Will "Light Up" Polar Park with Black Light, Glow-in-the-Dark "Cosmic Baseball" Game on Aug. 16, 2025

Fans can still join the lottery by visiting chilipeppersbaseball.com/cosmic; Starting today, randomly selected registrants can purchase tickets
November 26, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox announced on Friday, November 1, that the Tri-City Chili Peppers will play an historic “Cosmic Baseball” game at Polar Park on August 16, 2025. The Chili Peppers, a college summer team in the Coastal Plain League, are visiting ballparks all over the country

Fan-Favorite Slugger, Triston Casas, to Join Joe Castiglione, Rich Gedman, and Tom Caron at Third Annual "WooSox Foundation Honors" Gala Dec. 7

Tables and Tickets are available at woosoxfoundation.org/honors
November 22, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox today announced that Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas will join other franchise legends, Joe Castiglione, Rich Gedman, and Tom Caron at the third annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala at Polar Park on Saturday, December 7. Community leaders, business leaders, and WooSox

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Popular NESN TV sports personality, Tom Caron, to emcee; WooSox to recognize Red Sox and Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione; Evening features steak & lobster dinner, auctions, after-party in the WooSox Clubhouse, and sneak preview of the “WooCages”
November 14, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox will honor community heroes in Education, Social Justice, Conquering Cancer, and Diamond Sports at their third annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala at Polar Park on Saturday evening, December 7, 2024. Complimentary valet parking will be offered on Washington Street near Polar Park’s Gate

Workers Credit Union Awards Prize Package to Winner of Augmented Reality Game at Polar Park 

Workers Reality Prize Package includes 2025 Worcester Red Sox Season Tickets
October 31, 2024

WORCESTER, MA – Workers Credit Union is proud to announce Connie Tuliano of Holden is the winner of the Workers Reality game. She received season tickets to the 2025 Worcester Red Sox season and other amazing prizes. “I'm thrilled to be able to cheer on the WooSox all season long,”

WooSox Continue Longstanding Tradition, Send Two Youngsters from Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket to the World Series 

Established by longtime American League Umpire Hank Soar, 2024 marks the 74th year of World Series ticket donation
October 25, 2024

Prior to Game 1 of the World Series, a 74-year tradition carried on at Polar Park. The Worcester Red Sox welcomed Anthony Pelliccia, 10, and Christopher Gritalva, 12, from the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket to Polar Park on October 23 to collect their tickets to this year’s World

WooSox Foundation joins the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in Annual Coat Drive for fourth consecutive year 

October 25, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, the WooSox Foundation joined the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in their Annual Coat Drive, providing warm clothing to those in need. Accompanied by Smiley Ball and Woofster the WonderDog, WooSox volunteers traveled in the WooSox Foundation Care-A-Van, presented by Bank of America, to local charities

“It’s the greatest thing that ever happened” – WooSox Host Inaugural Women’s Baseball Festival at Polar Park

Female ballplayers from Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees Fantasy Camps and the Pawtucket Slaterettes take the field with Maybelle Blair in attendance
October 22, 2024

Jill Chelton sat down on the warning track just outside the home dugout prior to a Saturday afternoon baseball game at Polar Park. It was all so familiar––34 days had passed since the WooSox set foot on their home diamond for the final time in 2024. Chelton, who is currently

In a League of Her Own - Janet Marie Smith

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October 15, 2024

Janet Marie Smith has enjoyed an illustrious career as an executive overseeing the planning, design and construction of multiple sports venues, primarily in baseball. With degrees in architecture and urban planning, Smith worked closely on five ballparks with the late Red Sox Hall of Famer and WooSox Principal Owner and

"Come One, Come All, If You Want to Play Ball": A Celebration of Women Who Love and Play Baseball

Women to take the field at Polar Park for a baseball festival Saturday, Oct. 19; Red Sox & Yankees Women’s Fantasy Campers and Pawtucket Slaterettes play ball at 4 p.m.; after the game, all fans can take BP, play catch, and shag flies for $20, benefiting the WooSox Foundation’s Diamond Sports efforts
October 4, 2024

WORCESTER, MA — Women who love and play baseball can bring their bats and gloves to the field at Polar Park on Saturday, October 19, for an inaugural baseball festival dubbed, “Come One, Come All, If You Want to Play Ball!” The October Baseball event begins when the Boston Red

Kristian Campbell Named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year for 2024

Campbell joins Baltimore’s Jackson Holliday (2023) & Gunnar Henderson (2022) and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. (2021) as recent “Baseball America” Minor League Player of the Year winners
September 25, 2024

When the 2024 season began, Kristian Campbell was not regarded as one of baseball’s top prospects. Since, he has ascended prospect lists and is now considered an important piece of the Boston Red Sox’ future. The Red Sox’ No. 3 and the sport’s No. 25 prospect according to Baseball America

WooSox Foundation Embarks on 2024 “Thank You Care-A-Van" 

Joined by Smiley Ball and WooSox Foundation Dreammakers, the Care-A-Van visited four charitable organizations in Worcester on fourth annual trip
September 23, 2024

Only a day after the Worcester Red Sox concluded the 2024 baseball season, the WooSox Foundation embarked on its fourth annual “Thank You Care-A-Van" on Monday, September 23. A symbol of its philanthropic mission, the WooSox Foundation Care-A-Van, presented by Bank of America, has been the mode of transportation for

WooSox Drop 2024 Season Finale to IronPigs, 7-4

McDonough Belts First Triple-A Homer, Alexander Fires 5 Scoreless Innings
September 22, 2024

ALLENTOWN, PA –– Bobby Dalbec recorded three hits and Tyler McDonough drove in three runs, but Darick Hall’s walk-off grand slam handed the Worcester Red Sox (44-31)/(79-71) a 7-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (34-39)/(68-78) in the 2024 season finale. Ending the year with 79 wins, the WooSox notched

WooSox Hold Off Late IronPigs Rally to Win, 4-3

Anthony, Teel, Rosier Tally Multi-Hit Games; Ramirez Picks Up 6-Out Save
September 21, 2024

ALLENTOWN, PA –– Yohan Ramirez worked around a bases loaded jam in the ninth inning to secure a six-out save and give the Worcester Red Sox (44-30)/(79-70) a 4-3 victory over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (33-39)/(67-78) in the penultimate game of the 2024 season on Saturday in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Entering