Wade Boggs praises Red Sox hitter Mickey Gasper on social media
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs publicly recognized Red Sox batter Mickey Gasper on social media Saturday night, calling the player the "real deal." Gasper, who learned of the post before Sunday's game against the Orioles at Camden Yards, expressed surprise and humility regarding the endorsement. Since his recall on August 16, Gasper has recorded a.354 batting average with eight home runs and 15 RBIs over 17 games. The infielder noted that his approach at the plate is modeled after Boggs, whom he described as the epitome of a complete hitter. Gasper has yet to meet the former Red Sox player but stated that he hopes to shake his hand in the future. The recognition remains a significant moment for the rookie, who views Boggs as an icon of the game's history.
- •Wade Boggs posted support for Mickey Gasper on X on Saturday night.
- •Mickey Gasper is batting.354 with eight home runs since his August 16 recall.
- •The recognition occurred before the Red Sox game against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
- •Mickey Gasper expressed interest in meeting Wade Boggs to acknowledge the gesture.
- •Gasper models his professional approach after the hitting style of Wade Boggs.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Legend Wade Boggs Shares High Praise for Mickey Gasper
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Wade Boggs leaves Red Sox’ Mickey Gasper in disbelief; ‘Get out of here!’
"For lack of a better word, Mickey Gasper of the Boston Red Sox is a journeyman. He didn’t break into the major leagues until 2024, when he was 28 years old. Since then, he’s been up and down with the minors and with different organizations.That’s what’s made Gasper’s recent performance so extraordinary. He’s playing like […] The post Red Sox Legend Wade Boggs Shares High Praise for Mickey Gasper appeared first on HEAVY.
"Red Sox' Mickey Gasper was left in disbelief over Wade Boggs shouting him out on social media. "Get out of here!"
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:55 AMRed Sox Legend Wade Boggs Shares High Praise for Mickey Gasper
For lack of a better word, Mickey Gasper of the Boston Red Sox is a journeyman. He didn’t break into the major leagues until 2024, when he was 28 years old. Since then, he’s been up and down with the minors and with different organizations.That’s what’s made Gasper’s recent performance so extraordinary. He’s playing like […] The post Red Sox Legend Wade Boggs Shares High Praise for Mickey Gasper appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:57 PMWade Boggs leaves Red Sox’ Mickey Gasper in disbelief; ‘Get out of here!’
Red Sox' Mickey Gasper was left in disbelief over Wade Boggs shouting him out on social media. "Get out of here!"
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