The extent of Adam Eaton’s impact couldn’t be seen in a box score. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI, two walks, a run and a strikeout in Chicago’s 7-4 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday. In addition to his contributions at the plate, his right field defense was stellar.

Eaton’s best play came on Rafael Devers' fly ball in the bottom of the second inning. The White Sox were up 2-0 after José Abreu and Yermín Mercedes each plated a run in the first inning, when Boston’s power hitters were due up.

Devers, doing what he does best, put the barrel of his bat to a Dylan Cease knuckle-curve and sent it deep to right field. Eaton traveled 83 feet in 6.4 seconds to try to catch the rocket with an exit velocity of 100 mph, according to Statcast.

His feet shuffled a few times once he stepped on the warning track. Then Eaton jumped and braced for impact.

The White Sox bullpen erupted in cheers and applauded the right fielder as he picked himself up after crashing into the wall. Cease pointed his glove to Eaton when he fired the ball into the infield.

He robbed Devers of his sixth homer of the season, keeping Boston off the scoreboard, until the Red Sox tied the game in the third inning.

“That was incredible,” Cease said. “I mean, my initial reaction was just excited he was able to do it. That was a very special catch.”

Eaton’s next impressive play came the following inning, once again on a ball off Devers' bat. Eaton was up to the task, limiting the Red Sox to a sacrifice fly.

"He made one great play. That’s a big outfield, he covered a lot of real estate several times,” White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. “He continues to get big hits for us. I think he played defensively very well and offensively he was one of our standouts.”

The loss highlighted Eaton’s importance to the team. The 32-year-old made his return to the White Sox during the offseason after four seasons with the Washington Nationals. In the first couple weeks of the season, Eaton has been one of Chicago’s most reliable players. His .265 batting average and .390 on-base percentage put him among the best on the club.

This is Eaton’s second stint with the White Sox after he played for the team from 2014-2016. His best defensive year was in 2016 when he settled in right field and ranked third in MLB with 17 OAA and 15 runs prevented.

Eaton was traded to the Nationals after the 2016 season for a package including current teammate Lucas Giolito. He played four seasons for the Nationals, but wasn’t able to replicate the same defense like he did for the White Sox.

But now that he’s made his return, he appears back in peak form.