A 19-year-old Red Sox prospect, Justin Gonzales, turned a routine home run into a full-blown brawl after jawing with the opposing catcher, Cal Stark — and then famously slapped the catcher’s mask before being ejected. Already a standout in High-A with power and consistency, Gonzales is a physical freak at 6’5” and over 200 pounds, with scouts projecting a 2028 MLB debut. Former manager Alex Cora called him a “freak athlete.” The Red Sox are watching closely as the league weighs potential penalties — and whether this wild moment signals the start of something bigger.

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