What Kristian Campbell Told Red Sox Teammates After Memorable MLB Debut

If they’re all like Thursday’s, Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell is going to have one wild MLB career.

The 23-year-old made his big league debut on Opening Day in Texas, and it was a day Campbell will remember his entire life. The second baseman picked up his first career hit against the Rangers with his family in attendance and had a front-row seat to a dramatic late-inning Red Sox win.

The vibes were predictably great in the Boston clubhouse after the game. On Friday morning, the Red Sox shared a behind-the-scenes video from the postgame celebration, including Alex Cora presenting Campbell with the lineup card and insisting the rookie give a speech to his teammates.

Campbell sheepishly obliged.

“Well, today was fun. A lot of fun,” Campell said to laughs from his teammates. “You know I was nervous from the get-go, but you guys make it easy to play with. I have a hell of a lot of fun playing with you guys. It’s been a pleasure so far. Let’s keep it going. Let’s keep winning.”

The Red Sox will have a chance to keep winning when they play Game 2 of the four-game set in Arlington against the Rangers. NESN’s coverage begins Friday night at 7 p.m. ET.