Meanwhile , Red Sox starting third baseman Kevin Youkilis struggled , opening the 2012 season batting . 219 .
Starting the 2012 season with Pawtucket , Middlebrooks hit . 333 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs in 24 games and 93 at - bats .
Red Sox starting third baseman Kevin Youkilis struggled , opening the 2012 season batting . 219 .
Starting the 2012 season with Pawtucket , Middlebrooks hit . 333 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs in 24 games and 93 at - bats .