He represented the United States in the 2011 All - Star Futures Game .
Middlebrooks was originally a shortstop , but the Red Sox converted him into a third baseman in the minor leagues .
Middlebrooks represented the United States in the 2011 All - Star Futures Game .
Middlebrooks was originally a shortstop , but the Red Sox converted him into a third baseman in the minor leagues .