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Get to Know Adrian Gonzalez

by NESN Staff on Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 7:15AM

The excitement of Red Sox fans is plentiful, but it's hard for them to truly know what to expect from Adrian Gonzalez. Sure, they've seen those eye-popping numbers, but most of them don't stay up until 1 a.m. every night to watch the Padres.

To help them out, NESN.com Red Sox reporter Tony Lee put together a five-part feature that describes Gonzalez, from his childhood to the present.

Part 1: Gonzalez gets his start as a backyard Wiffle Ball player.

Part 2: Doubters fill Gonzalez's minor league journey.

Part 3: Gonzalez doesn't succumb to pressure when joining Padres.

Part 4: Gonzalez rises to superstardom in hometown San Diego.

Part 5: Inspired by Ted Williams, Gonzalez expects big things at Fenway Park.