According to a report by Boston Globe journalist Pete Abrahan, Red Sox veteran second baseman Dustin Pedroia does not plan to return to the club any more. In other words, the bartender is likely to announce his retirement from baseball this January.
Since his serious injury to his left knee, Pedroia has only played nine games in the last three seasons. It is worth mentioning that the former MVP in 2008 is still under a current contract with the “Patirrojos”, in fact he is owed another US $ 12 million for the 2021 campaign.
In 14 years of experience in the majors, the 37-year-old Californian has an offensive line of: .299 / .365 / .439 in 6,777 plate appearances, with 1,805 hits, 922 runs scored, 725 RBIs, 140 home runs and 138 stolen bases. Undoubtedly impressive numbers that he accumulates in his successful career.
Among his most important achievements we can mention of course his two World Series rings (2007-2013), 4 Gold Gloves, a Silver Bat, an MVP Award and the Rookie of the Year award in his second tournament in the Big Top. in 2007. (GG) (Al Bat)