The Greenville Drive

In 16 years, close to 100 former Drive players have gone on to play in the Major Leagues. 8 Drive alums were on the 2018 World Series Champion Red Sox - AL MVP OF Mookie Betts, OF Andrew Benintendi, SS Xander Bogaerts, OF Jackie Bradley Jr, 3B Rafael Devers, C Christian Vazquez, P Matt Barnes, and C Blake Swihart. A Drive Alum has been a member of 9 of the last 10 World Series Championship teams in Major League Baseball. The 2021 Atlanta Braves featured relief pitcher Chris Martin, who played for the Drive in 2011. In addition, 2B Dustin Pedroia, LHP Jon Lester and RHP John Smoltz have each made Major League rehab appearances for the Drive.