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Red Sox prospect Connelly Early impressive in AL Wild Card Series start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Red Sox prospect Connelly Early impressive in AL Wild Card Series start

Summary

Connelly Early, a rookie for the Boston Red Sox, made his postseason debut against the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series on October 2, 2025, garnering support from former college teammate Henry Godbout. Early's performance has drawn praise, highlighting his growth as a player after previous success at the University of Virginia. Godbout, currently a Red Sox prospect himself, is also progressing in the minors with strong batting statistics, including a.293 average and a notable on-base percentage. Early noted Godbout’s improved power as a significant development since turning professional.

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Key Details

•Connelly Early pitched in the AL Wild Card Series on October 2, 2025.
•Henry Godbout attended the game to support Early.
•Godbout is batting.293 with a.426 on-base percentage in the minors.
•Godbout and Early were teammates at the University of Virginia.
•Early praised Godbout's power development in professional baseball.

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3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Connelly Early: Red Sox power-hitting prospect’s start ‘pretty amazing to watch’

What they're saying

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Red Sox shortstop prospect Henry Godbout was in the stands at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 2, 2025 to see rookie Connelly Early start against the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.
— Yahoo Sports

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