# Red Sox Wild Card Roster Could Feature Unseen Speedster

> Braiden Ward, a 27-year-old minor league base stealer, might debut for Boston in playoffs.
- Title: Red Sox Wild Card Roster Could Feature Unseen Speedster · Mlb
- Summary: Braiden Ward, a 27-year-old minor league base stealer, might debut for Boston in playoffs. Braiden Ward could become the seventh MLB player to debut in…
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## Braiden Ward's Minor League Speed
Braiden Ward, a 27-year-old minor league base stealer, stole 61 bases in Triple-A Worcester during the 2026 regular season.
## Ward's Career Steal Record
In 523 minor league games, Ward has 272 stolen bases, making him a top base stealer in baseball history.
## Postseason Debut Opportunity
Ward could become the seventh player in MLB history to debut in the postseason, a first for a Boston player.
## Ward's Debut Dreams
Ward described his potential debut as a 'fever dream,' imagining moving from Worcester to New York City with the best team in the rivalry.
## Roberts' Famous Stolen Base
Dave Roberts stole a base in the 2004 ALCS ninth inning, driving in Bill Mueller and scoring David Ortiz with a homer.
## Ward's Debut Strategy
Ward will steal bases in the ninth inning, even if the pitcher is 1.1 to the plate and the catcher has a 1.8 pop time.
## Ward's Postseason Confidence
Ward believes he can adapt to pinch-running in the majors, focusing on the moment rather than the stadium lights.
## Key takeaway

Braiden Ward could become the seventh MLB player to debut in postseason after years of minor league success.