Jarren Duran's numbers for the Boston Red Sox this season are impressive.

Hence the 27-year-old outfielder earning his first career All-Star selection.

But Duran's on-field skills are more apparent in simply watching him play. He passes the eye test with flying colors, blending speed and power in such a way that he's become a human highlight reel in 2024.

Check out Duran's top plays from the first half in the video below.

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He's exciting. He's electric. And he's really, really good.

Duran also has proven he's easy to root for, with his excellence between the lines complementing a strong work ethic, a refreshing candidness and a fun personality.

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Duran's breakout campaign is one of many reasons why the Red Sox have exceeded expectations to this point. A strong second half from Duran could be exactly what Boston needs to silence doubters and punch its ticket to the MLB playoffs.

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