Tommy Byrne the base runner at first. Bernard made two appearances in the ALDS, pitching 2.1 innings without allowing a base runner. Kelley was regarded as an excellent batter, a good base runner, and a great leader. Sounds victory against the Indians in which he allowed only one base runner (a walk). A base runner advances to the base corresponding to his at bat. The left fielder can then prevent the base runner from advancing to unwanted bases. In 2014, he was named the fastest base runner in the Pacific Coast League. Though not a threat as a base stealer, he was a competent base runner. The Sporting News" called him a "wonderful base runner and a spark plug. In July 2015, he was Red Sox Minor League Base Runner of the Month.