Trevor Story's slow start to 2025 feels like ancient history heading into September.
On Saturday in the Bronx, Story's bat was once again an asset for the Red Sox. He went 3-for-5, hitting a home run and knocking in a game-high three RBIs. Story was far from the only hot bat in the lineup; Boston had 17 hits and scored 12 runs, blowing out the Yankees. But he was a catalyst for the Red Sox's early offensive success before Boston cracked the game wide open in the ninth.
With his solo shot in the fifth inning, Story officially became a member of the 20-20 club, 20 home runs and 20 steals in a season. It's his first time reaching that mark since 2021, and his first time with the Red Sox.
Only two other Red Sox shortstops in team history have gone for 20 home runs and 20 steals in a season: Nomar Garciaparra and John Valentin.
"It's cool, but the best part is doing it with these guys ... that's what means the most to me," Story said postgame. "We're not done, we got a lot of work left to do."
For Story, it's not just a landmark accomplishment. It's a sign that things are finally back on track.
"It's cool to check that off the list as I come back from all these injuries," Story told reporters. "I really try to pride myself on trying to be a complete player, and it's a good mark of it."
When Boston signed Story ahead of the 2022 season, this version was likely what they were envisioning. But its been a long, injury-plagued road for the former All-Star. He dealt with wrist and foot injuries in 2022, dealt with a significant elbow injury in 2023, and had shoulder surgery that kept him sidelined for most of 2024, too.
In 2025, though, Story is producing well at the plate and in the infield. He's been statistically among the best defensive shortstops in baseball. FanGraphs metrics have Story as the No. 2 ranked defensive shortstop this season, trailing only former Red Sox Xander Bogaerts. Story is first in MLB in assists from shortstop (333), second in double plays (68), fifth in putouts (171), and has an eighth-best .984 fielding percentage.
Along with his steady glove, Story has been one of the best bats in Boston's lineup. He leads the team in RBIs (82), and steals (22), has the second most home runs (behind Wilyer Abreu), and hits (behind Jarren Duran). His batting average of .261 is fourth-highest among the Red Sox lineup regulars this season.
The 2025 season is Story's first in Boston that hasn't been in some way affected by injuries. And though he took the scenic path to get here, Story is finally realizing his potential as a member of the Boston Red Sox.