Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Lake Forest, Illinois |
Latest News about Caleb Durbin
Caleb Durbin won the third base job for the Boston Red Sox in spring training, with teammate Jarren Duran likely moving to second base. Manager Alex Cora praised Durbin's performance during the preseason competition, highlighting his contact hitting and speed as key factors in securing the roster spot.
Caleb Durbin discussed how his background in wrestling has helped improve his fielding and defensive instincts during his time with the Boston Red Sox. The infielder credited the discipline and physical training from wrestling for his ability to read plays and react quickly on the field.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in a significant trade that also included Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler. The Brewers received pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, along with infielder David Hamilton, in exchange for the three players and a Competitive Balance Round B pick.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Caleb Durbin is a professional baseball infielder known for his contact hitting ability and speed. He made his MLB debut on April 18, 2025, with the Milwaukee Brewers and has played for multiple organizations including the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Boston Red Sox. He was the first player ever drafted out of Washington University to play in the major leagues. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" |
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| Weight | 183 lbs |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Washington University in St. Louis |
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Career
| Draft | 2021, Round 14, Pick 427 by Atlanta Braves | ||||||||||||||||
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| Draft Signing Bonus | $50,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| MLB Debut | April 18, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Notable Achievements | First player ever drafted out of Washington University to play in the major leagues; hit walk-off home run on June 7, 2025, against the San Diego Padres; hit first MLB home run on April 21, 2025, off Robbie Ray; signed a one-year, $796,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox in March 2026 | ||||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Stands 5'6", making him notably shorter than the average MLB player | |
| 2. Known for pest-like playing style with contact hitting and speed | |
| 3. Participated in Arizona Fall League for two consecutive seasons | |
| 4. Traded from the New York Yankees to the Milwaukee Brewers on December 13, 2024, along with Nestor Cortés Jr. in exchange for Devin Williams | |
| 5. Stands 5'7", making him notably shorter than the average MLB player | |
| 6. Traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Boston Red Sox in February 2026 as part of a multi-player deal involving Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan | |
| 7. Has a background in wrestling which he credits for helping with his fielding and defensive instincts |