BOSTON (AP) — After Kristian Campbell wrapped up his media session on Saturday afternoon, he was poised to join a family photo with his parents and the Boston Red Sox leadership. Standing between his mom and dad, his mother, Tonya, leaned forward to adjust her 22-year-old son’s blazer just before they faced the camera.

A few days earlier, he had experienced a more momentous event. On Wednesday, he signed a $60 million, eight-year deal, just days following his major league debut. “It was an opportunity that changed everything for me and my family,” Campbell expressed before the team’s scheduled matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. “I couldn’t let it slip by.”

This marked Boston’s second signing announcement at Fenway in as many days, following one for Garrett Crochet, who secured a $170 million, six-year deal after being acquired in an offseason trade from the Chicago White Sox. “We’re happy to keep doing this as long as players want to extend,” remarked team CEO and President Sam Kennedy.

“The word around camp to describe your son, from my view, is humility,” Kennedy commented to Campbell’s parents, Kenneth and Tonya, sitting in the front row. “To me, that’s one of life’s greatest achievements, so congratulations.”

Campbell, who plays both infield and outfield, debuted on March 27 as Boston’s youngest opening day starter at second base since Reggie Smith. He’s scheduled to play center field on Saturday and was seen practicing with balls off The Green Monster a couple of hours before the game.

“Today marks what I consider a significant milestone for this organization because Kristian wasn’t a first-round pick or a top prospect entering the system,” said chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. “He was a solid player who turned himself into a great one through sheer dedication.” As of Saturday, Campbell was batting .423 with two home runs and five RBIs over eight games.

So, why did the team decide on an extension so soon? “From a baseball perspective, clubs are getting increasingly adept at predicting players’ potential,” Breslow explained. Drafted in the fourth round from Georgia Tech two years ago, Campbell’s ascent to the majors was swift. “They made it so straightforward for me,” Campbell said. “From the day I was drafted, they molded me into who I am today.”