With that said, it's hard to imagine Alex Bregman's first experience in a Boston Red Sox uniform going a lot better than it did. And more importantly, there's reason to believe the success he had could translate to the season ahead.

Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in his spring training debut with the Boston Red Sox, launching a drive over the left-field wall in the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

For the Red Sox, Sunday’s Grapefruit League home opener at JetBlue Park was a day to show off their shiny new toys. And what a day it was. Start with Alex Bregman. The team’s prized free-agent acquisi