News · Politics For Subscribers Red Sox Prospect Kristian Campbell Credits Ex-D1 Father’s Football Ban for Baseball Career Kristian Campbell says his father never let him play football, a decision that helped steer the Worcester Red Sox outfielder toward baseball. By Tom Joyce April 14, 2026 · 5:05 AM EDT · Updated April 14, 2026 6:34 AM · 2 min read read Advertisement Screenshot of NESN broadcast Kristian Campbell says his father never let him play football, a decision that helped steer the Worcester Red Sox outfielder toward baseball. Advertisement Read Next Catholic Group Calls For Maura Healey To Be Excommunicated After She Signs Law Allowing Elective Abortions Throughout Third Trimester Mike Minogue Calls For Deeper Look at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Contracts Massachusetts Requires Gov't-Issued License To Tell Fortunes; Opponents Say That's Ridiculous Mike Minogue Wants More Health Care Moved Out of Boston Hospitals and Into Local Clinics To Cut Costs