Boston Red Sox: Top 5 second baseman in franchise history

May 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) forces out Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) at second base and throws the ball to first base for a double play in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) forces out Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) at second base and throws the ball to first base for a double play in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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The BoSox Injection staff ranks the top handful of players in Boston Red Sox history at each position.

May 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) forces out Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) at second base and throws the ball to first base for a double play in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The fourth part of an ongoing series here at BoSox Injection, this article will rank the top-5 second baseman in franchise history.

If you missed our lists on Starting Pitchers, Catchers, or First Baseman they’re all available by clicking the hyperlinks.

While defense is the primary tool for measuring a catcher, and first baseman are valued by their offensive production, a good second baseman is expected to do a little bit of everything. With that in mind, this list will rank the greatest to play the position in Red Sox history based on their performance and importance to the franchise.

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