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Travis hit .234 with runners in scoring position and knocked in just 24 runs over 82 games at Triple-A Pawtucket, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "There were a number of times I came up with runners in scoring position and I didn't come through or hit into a double play," he said Saturday. "That's not me. That's not who I am. I'm a guy that drives in runs."
Travis understands he needs to be better in those situations. While he's not a big home run hitter, Travis has shown the ability to drive in runs when presented the opportunity to do so in the minors. The Red Sox still have confidence in the 24-year-old, but also plan to introduce fellow prospect Michael Chavis to first base during the Arizona Fall League. It was common thought that Travis would eventually become Boston's everyday first baseman, perhaps as soon as 2018, but he'll be pushed for that job if Chavis can deftly handle first base.
