Despite the Red Sox long history in Major League Baseball, Jason
Varitek is only the 18th player to be named team captain.
Is the only person to have played in the Little League World Series,
the College World Series, the Major League World Series, the Major
League All-Star Game, and the World Baseball Classic.
Daughter Caroline was named after the song "Sweet Caroline" (recorded
by Neil Diamond) that plays in the middle of the eighth inning during
every game at Fenway Park.
Since 2004, his "Tek's 33s" program has brought youngsters from
Children's Hospital to Fenway Park throughout the season for a chance
to meet Jason, watch batting practice, and enjoy a ballgame