Red Sox’s Nick Sogard Views Fenway Park Debut As ‘Coolest’ Life Moment

The Boston Red Sox took a flyer on promoting prospect Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester as the ever-revolving infield door spun, yet again, to welcome the switch-hitter to second base on July 31.

It took five deut big league appearances on the road, against the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, before Sogard officially stepped into Fenway Park's historic batter's box for the first time. However, the patience paid off for the 27-year-old, who described the surreal experience of playing in one of MLB's all-time most iconic ballparks now 11 games deep in Sogard's big league career.

"It's hard to put it into words really," Sogard told MLB Network Radio on Thursday. "... That first night at Fenway was probably the coolest moment of my life. Unfortunately, we lost the game but for me, personally, that was a really cool day."

Sogard didn't take the field during his first trip to Fenway Park as a member of the organization's big league club, but did get a front-row seat in Boston's dugout to watch a thrilling Rafael Devers walk-off double against the Seattle Mariners to end July. Red Sox manager Alex Cora highlighted Sogard's ability to hit from both sides of the plate as the premier trait leading to his promotion from Triple-A, although Sogard believes his glovework versatility stands out and can keep him in a big league clubhouse.

"I definitely think I can play every day at an infield position and I'm happy to play in the outfield as well," Sogard explained. "I think being able to do all those different things just keeps me available on a roster."

With the Red Sox clinging to hopes of snagging a wild card spot in the American League before the postseason commences, Sogard's value to Boston could emerge at just the right time if the ex-Tampa Bay Rays prospect continues to contribute and produce.