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Dustin Pedroia Was the Greatest Red Sox 2B Ever
As a 4x All-Star, 2x World Champion, 2008 AL MVP, and records among Red Sox 2B, Dustin Pedroia is the greatest Boston 2nd Baseman ever
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Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2004 MLB draft, Dustin Pedroia would make his MLB debut in 2006, playing in 31 games. In his official rookie season the following year, Pedroia won the AL ROY and the Red Sox swept the Rockies in the World Series. Pedroia kept improving and won the AL MVP in 2008 after leading the league in Runs, Hits, and Doubles.
Pedroia continued to play at above average levels and finished in the top-10 for AL MVP voting in 2013 following an All-Star and Golden Glove season; the Red Sox would beat the Cardinals 4-2 that year and Dustin Pedroia would earn his second World Series ring. Pedroia retired in 2019 after 14 years in the Bigs after he cemented his legacy as an all-time 2nd baseman in Red Sox history.
Dustin Pedroia's ranks among 2B in #RedSox history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 1st in career SB (138)
- 1st in season Hits (213), AVG (.326), XBH (73), & Runs (118)
- 2nd in career GP (1,512), Runs (922), Hits (1,805), HR (140), RBI (725), SLG (.439), & XBH (549)
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DUSTIN PEDROIA WAS THE GREATEST BOSTON RED SOX 2ND BASEMAN OF ALL-TIME
Dustin Pedroia came into the league and made an impact from day one, becoming the only player to ever win ROY, MVP, a Gold Glove and the World Series in his first two seasons. Aside from his career and HOF-caliber resume, Pedroia leads all Red Sox 2B in career SB, season H, season AVG, season XBH, and season Runs, showcasing his status as one of the BEST Red Sox 2nd Baseman ever.
Pedroia also proved his longevity in 2013, after a three-year All-Star gap, he once again made it to the midsummer classic after batting .300+ and finished the season strong by playing a big role in the World Series run against the Cardinals. Pedroia’s ranks among all 2B as well as his impact in two of Boston’s World Championships, along with his unparalleled leadership solidify his legacy as the greatest Boston Red Sox 2nd Baseman of all time.
Dustin Pedroia's career resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 4x All-Star
- 4x Gold Glove
- 2x World Series Champ
- 2008 AL MVP, Silver Slugger, & MLB Hits Leader (213)
- 2007 AL ROY
- 2x AL Runs Leader
- Only player to win a World Series, MVP, ROY, & Gold Glove in 1st 2 seasonspic.twitter.com/MBh4x3UV9P
Most Hits in a season by a Boston #RedSox 2B:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
1. 2008 Dustin Pedroia (213)
2. 2016 Dustin Pedroia (201)
3. 2011 Dustin Pedroia (195)
4. 2013 Dustin Pedroia (193)
5. 2009 Dustin Pedroia (185)
T6. 1958 Pete Runnels & 1922 Del Pratt (183)
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Dustin Pedroia's ranks among 2B in #RedSox history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 1st in career SB (138)
- 1st in season Hits (213), AVG (.326), XBH (73), & Runs (118)
- 2nd in career GP (1,512), Runs (922), Hits (1,805), HR (140), RBI (725), SLG (.439), & XBH (549)
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