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Quality Stuff from Fitts: A Glimpse of the Future for the Red Sox

If there’s one thing Red Sox fans have been desperate to see in 2024, it’s consistent, quality pitching—and last night, they got exactly that from the arm of Richard Fitts. Quietly climbing the ranks, Fitts has been one of the more intriguing prospects in the Red Sox system, and with his recent performance, he’s shown why he belongs in the conversation as part of the team’s future rotation.

Making his debut against a tough lineup, Fitts didn’t just hold his own—he commanded the game. Mixing velocity with finesse, his fastball showed late life, and his breaking stuff had some wicked bite. He pounded the zone, kept hitters guessing, and most importantly, didn’t shy away from contact. That kind of confidence is rare for a young pitcher in his first taste of the big leagues, especially under the bright lights of Fenway.

The buzz around Fitts has been growing since he was acquired, and rightly so. Drafted by the Yankees out of Auburn, Fitts was known for his work ethic and pitchability. When the Sox brought him in, it was seen as a solid upside move. Now, that upside is showing real dividends.

There’s something special about watching a young pitcher throw like that in Boston. The city lives and breathes baseball, and when a kid comes in and starts dealing—mixing in a backdoor cutter on 2-2, then painting the black with a 95 mph heater—it gets people talking. It gets people believing.

And honestly, belief is something Red Sox Nation has needed this season. The year has been a mix of inconsistency, injuries, and some growing pains from a young roster. But performances like this remind us why it’s worth tuning in every night. It’s the promise of what could be. The idea that maybe—just maybe—there’s another ace in the making.

Fitts’ outing wasn’t flashy in the way a 12-strikeout game might be, but it was efficient, composed, and commanding. He went six strong, allowed minimal damage, and walked off the mound like he belonged there. For a franchise that’s been searching for starting pitching depth like it’s buried treasure, this was a big find.

Let’s also take a moment to shout out the defense and the battery. The game plan was smart. The pitch sequencing was tight. The catcher framed well, the infield backed Fitts up, and the vibe was locked in. You could tell the team wanted this one—for him, and maybe a little bit for themselves.

Because the Red Sox are a team in transition. It’s been a few years since the 2018 title run, and the roster looks very different now. There’s a new core being formed, and guys like Fitts are part of that. He may not have the top-prospect shine of a Marcelo Mayer or Roman Anthony, but outings like this are how you earn respect. This is how you plant your flag.

And look, it’s one start. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. But if this is a glimpse of what Fitts can bring, the Red Sox might’ve found themselves a durable middle-of-the-rotation guy with the potential for more. That’s a win. That’s something to build around.

So hats off to Richard Fitts—cool under pressure, quality stuff, and most importantly, a win on the board. If he keeps throwing like this, Fenway’s going to have another fan favorite on its hands. Red Sox fans love their grinders, their homegrowns, and their pitchers who compete.