Red Sox: Dustin Pedroia’s amazing achievements prove he’s among the best
By Sean Penney
Dustin Pedroia’s legacy with the Red Sox
The debate over the best second baseman in franchise history is as tightly contested as any position. Doerr might have a slight edge based on his consistency over a longer period but Pedroia had the greater peak. His final three seasons that were spoiled by injury may ultimately cost him that battle but Pedroia is undoubtedly in the conversation for the best Red Sox second baseman and one of the best in major league history to field the position.
At some point in the near future, the Red Sox will honor Pedroia by enshrining him in the franchise Hall of Fame. A case can be made that his No. 15 should be retired and placed on the right field facade at Fenway Park along with Doerr’s No. 1.
The call to Cooperstown will be a tougher task with injury cutting his career short but if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Pedroia throughout his career, it’s to never bet against him.
Pedroia began his career as a scrappy player who many assumed got by on pure grit and determination. He proved those who doubted that a player of his stature could make it in the big leagues wrong by emerging as a legitimate superstar. Pedroia was a fiery competitor with a dirt-dog style that endeared him to Boston’s passionate fan base.
Next. Pedroia had no regrets. dark
His career was cut tragically short but his legacy will live on as one of the best Red Sox players of his generation and arguably the best to field his position for this franchise.