Dustin Pedroia, baseball player, 140 home runs, 2006-2019

Dustin Pedroia

Born: 8/17/1983 in Woodland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-08-22 | Final Game: 2019-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Dustin Luis Pedroia

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Biography

Dustin Pedroia, born in 1983, enjoyed a distinguished career as a Major League Baseball player from 2006 until his retirement in 2019. Primarily playing as a second baseman, Pedroia became known for his tenacious playing style and leadership on the field. Over the course of 1,512 games, he compiled an impressive .299 batting average, amassing 1,805 hits and 725 RBIs. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed, as he recorded 138 stolen bases during his career. Pedroia's ability to hit for both average and power was evident, as he belted 140 home runs, making him a pivotal contributor to the Boston Red Sox lineup. Pedroia's impact extended beyond his statistics; he was recognized for his exceptional performance with numerous accolades, including four All-Star selections and several Rookie of the Year honors, which highlighted his immediate influence in the league. His accolades included the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie, Rookie of the Month, and TSN Rookie of the Year, establishing him as one of the premier talents of his generation. A key figure during a transformative era for the Red Sox, Pedroia played an instrumental role in the team's resurgence, contributing to their 2007 World Series championship. His legacy is marked not only by his achievements on the field but also by his unwavering commitment to the game and his team, making him a beloved figure among Red Sox fans and a respected player throughout Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1512 6031 922 1805 394 15 140 725 138 624 654 0.299 0.365 0.439 0.805 13461.0

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.805 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 BOS AL 31 89 5 17 4 0 2 7 0 7 7 0.191 .269 (-29%) .336 (-23%) .431 (-30%) .768 (-27%) -426.8
2007 BOS AL 139 520 86 165 39 1 8 50 7 47 42 0.317 .268 (+18%) .335 (+13%) .422 (+5%) .758 (+8%) 1042.6
2008 BOS AL 157 653 118 213 54 2 17 83 20 50 52 0.326 .263 (+24%) .333 (+13%) .416 (+18%) .749 (+16%) 2128.5
2009 BOS AL 154 626 115 185 48 1 15 72 20 74 45 0.296 .262 (+13%) .332 (+12%) .417 (+7%) .750 (+9%) 1314.7
2010 BOS AL 75 302 53 87 24 1 12 41 9 37 38 0.288 .257 (+12%) .325 (+13%) .402 (+22%) .728 (+18%) 995.1
2011 BOS AL 159 635 102 195 37 3 21 91 26 86 85 0.307 .255 (+20%) .320 (+21%) .399 (+19%) .719 (+20%) 2767.9
2012 BOS AL 141 563 81 163 39 3 15 65 20 48 60 0.290 .254 (+14%) .318 (+9%) .405 (+11%) .724 (+10%) 1106.8
2013 BOS AL 160 641 91 193 42 2 9 84 17 73 75 0.301 .253 (+19%) .317 (+17%) .396 (+5%) .714 (+10%) 1518.0
2014 BOS AL 135 551 72 153 33 0 7 53 6 51 75 0.278 .251 (+11%) .313 (+7%) .386 (-3%) .700 (+2%) 252.2
2015 BOS AL 93 381 46 111 19 1 12 42 2 38 51 0.291 .254 (+15%) .316 (+12%) .404 (+9%) .721 (+10%) 808.5
2016 BOS AL 154 633 105 201 36 1 15 74 7 61 73 0.318 .255 (+24%) .321 (+17%) .417 (+7%) .738 (+12%) 1680.1
2017 BOS AL 105 406 46 119 19 0 7 62 4 49 48 0.293 .254 (+15%) .324 (+14%) .425 (-8%) .750 (+1%) 273.2
2018 BOS AL 3 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2019 BOS AL 6 20 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
51 206 32 48 14 0 5 25 23 32 0.233

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALDS2 BOS 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.125
2016 ALDS2 BOS 3 12 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 5 0.167
2013 ALCS BOS 6 22 1 6 1 0 0 1 4 6 0.273
2013 ALDS1 BOS 4 17 2 4 1 0 0 5 0 3 0.235
2013 WS BOS 6 24 5 5 2 0 0 1 1 4 0.208
2009 ALDS2 BOS 3 12 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.167
2008 ALCS BOS 7 26 9 9 1 0 3 5 5 3 0.346
2008 ALDS1 BOS 4 17 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 0.059
2007 ALCS BOS 7 29 8 10 3 0 1 5 3 5 0.345
2007 ALDS1 BOS 3 13 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 2 0.154
2007 WS BOS 4 18 2 5 1 0 1 4 2 0 0.278

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1492 1471 2574 4004 57 940
SS 6 5 7 13 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 BOS 2B 27 19 45 73 3 17
2006 BOS SS 6 5 7 13 1 4
2007 BOS 2B 137 132 259 360 6 78
2008 BOS 2B 157 155 279 448 6 101
2009 BOS 2B 154 154 253 404 6 93
2010 BOS 2B 75 75 137 212 3 50
2011 BOS 2B 159 158 290 425 7 81
2012 BOS 2B 139 139 228 392 5 100
2013 BOS 2B 160 159 254 429 5 102
2014 BOS 2B 135 133 247 405 2 96
2015 BOS 2B 92 92 165 272 6 61
2016 BOS 2B 152 151 245 362 6 98
2017 BOS 2B 98 97 156 208 2 59
2018 BOS 2B 3 3 7 7 0 1
2019 BOS 2B 4 4 9 7 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1492
Shortstop 6
Designated Hitter 13

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Gold Glove 2B
2013 Gold Glove 2B
2011 Gold Glove 2B
2011 Player of the Month July
2008 Gold Glove 2B
2008 Most Valuable Player
2008 Silver Slugger 2B
2007 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-06-02
2007 Rookie of the Month May
2007 Rookie of the Year
2007 TSN Rookie of the Year

Featured In Rankings

#16
Top 20 Second Basemen in history of MLB Baseball
Ranked 16 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $12,642,511
2015 BOS AL $12,500,000
2014 BOS AL $12,500,000
2013 BOS AL $10,250,000
2012 BOS AL $8,250,000
2011 BOS AL $5,750,000
2010 BOS AL $3,750,000
2009 BOS AL $1,750,000
2008 BOS AL $457,000
2007 BOS AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $68,229,511

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 2002, 2003, 2004

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 99.0 420 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 48.0 392 0
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 317.0 392 16
2007 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 132.0 140 24