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Boston Red Sox Jersey Number 15: Dustin Pedroia

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Dustin Pedroia’s career is off to a power start.  In two years in a Boston Red Sox jersey, he has earned more awards and accomplished more achievements than many good players do in their lifetimes.  This HubPage is dedicated to him, to celebrate his contributions.


Dustin Pedroia at the Plate

Courtesy of Eric Kilby
Courtesy of Eric Kilby

Dustin Pedroia's 2007 Awards and Achievements

Enough for a successful career, you say? Dustin Pedroia won all these awards in his first year in the Major Leagues:

  • World Series Champion
  • American League Rookie of the Year
  • American League Rookie of the Month (May)
  • American League Player of the Week (May 28 through June 3)

 

 


Dustin Pedroia's 2008 Stats

  • Batting average:  .326 (second in the American League, fifth in the Majors)
  • Total hits:  213 (tied for first in MLB)
  • Total runs scored:  118 (first in the AL, second in MLB)
  • Doubles:  54 (first in the MLB)
  • Stolen base percentage:  .952 (20 successful steals in 21 attempts)
  • Fielding percentage:  .992 (second in MLB for second basemen)

 

Dustin Pedroia's 2008 Awards and Achievements

How could he possibly follow the great year he had in 2007? By doing this in 2008:

  • American League Most Valuable Player Award
  • American League Silver Slugger Award
  • American League Gold Glove Award
  • All-Star Selection


Dustin Pedroia Throwing

Courtesy of PhreddieH#
Courtesy of PhreddieH#

Dustin Pedroia Batting

Courtesy of Eric Kilby
Courtesy of Eric Kilby

Career Statistics through 2008

Dustin Pedroia's career statistics, through 2008, include: 

  • .313 batting average 
  • 27 home runs 
  • 140 runs batted in 
  • 209 runs
  • 395 hits

More Background

  • Drafted:  By the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, the 65th pick overall.
  • MLB debut:  August 22, 2006
  • Home town:  Woodland, California
  • Boston Red Sox Jersey Number:  15
  • Birthdate:  August 17, 1983
  • Salary:  $40.5 MM in a six-year contract with an option for a seventh year

Dustin Pedroia Tribute Video

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NICI  says:
5 months ago

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to spread the word that Dustin Pedroia is doing a camp for 7-14 year olds on August 11th at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, MA. For more information checkout www.dustinpedroiaclinic.com

GO RED SOX!!!!

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Boston Red Sox Jersey Number 15: Dustin Pedroia in the News

  • Boston Red Sox float idea of moving Dustin Pedroia to SSESPN22 hours ago

    The Red Sox have asked second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP Award in 2008, if he could play shortstop for the team if needed next season.

  • Dustin Pedroia Says Red Sox Have Considered Him to Play Shortstop in 2010New England Sports Network22 hours ago

    With the shortstop situation in Boston looking as if it's in shambles, is it possible that the solution has been wearing a Red Sox jersey all along? It could be, and that answer could come in the form of Dustin Pedroia. "They've asked me if I think I could play shortstop," Pedroia told ESPN's Peter Gammons. "They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all for it. I can do it. I can't wait ...

  • Dustin Pedroia Primed to Add Red Sox Captain Honor to Resume One DayNew England Sports Network2 days ago

    Jason Varitek will be a tough act to follow. But at some point -- whether it’s the 2011 season or later -- a Red Sox player is going to have to take over the captain duties from the veteran catcher. Dustin Pedroia is as good a choice as anyone. What the diminutive second baseman lacks in size, he makes up for in skill and heart. Since getting called up to the majors at the end of the 2006 season ...

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