 This was cited as one of the reasons why the Red Sox were erratic and inconsistent in their performance that season.Nevertheless, McConnell was voted the most popular Red Sox player of the season by the fans, beating out Cy Young and Tris Speaker in the process.McConnell achieved baseball history when he lined into the first unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball history on July 19, 1909, doing so against the Cleveland Indians at League Park.