Payton Tolle Shines in Official Rookie Season for Red Sox

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle put together an exceptional official rookie season, earning an A+ grade after posting a 3.03 ERA, a 1.096 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts over 148.2 innings pitched across 26 starts. Alongside his ace-like performance on the mound, the 23-year-old became a fan favorite due to his infectious personality as Boston's pitching staff helped propel the club to a postseason berth.