Dustin Pedroia
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2019)
Dustin Pedroia was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,512 career games, he hit .299 with 1,805 hits, 140 home runs, and 725 RBI. Dustin Pedroia was a 4-time All-Star, an MVP, a Rookie of the Year, a 4-time Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 13,484.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-08-22
- Last Game
- 2019-04-17
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · MVP · Rookie of the Year · 4× Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Full name: Dustin Luis Pedroia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,512 | 6,031 | 922 | 1,805 | 394 | 15 | 140 | 725 | 138 | 624 | 654 | .299 | .365 | .439 | .805 | 13,484 |
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 .805 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .191 | .269 (-29%) | .336 (-23%) | .431 (-30%) | .768 (-27%) | -403.6 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 139 | 520 | 86 | 165 | 39 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 7 | 47 | 42 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .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 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,512 | 6,031 | 922 | 1,805 | 394 | 15 | 140 | 725 | 138 | 624 | 654 | .299 | — | — | — | — | 13,484 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .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 | .125 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | BOS | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 |
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 6 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .273 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .235 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 6 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .208 |
| 2009 | ALDS2 | BOS | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .167 |
| 2008 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | .346 |
| 2008 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .059 |
| 2007 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | .345 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .154 |
| 2007 | WS | BOS | 4 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .278 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1512 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 765 | 3013 | 496 | 950 | 73 | 398 | .315 |
| Away | 747 | 3018 | 426 | 855 | 67 | 327 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-17 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-04-15 | BOS | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-04-14 | BOS | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-04-13 | BOS | BAL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-04-11 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-04-09 | BOS | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-05-29 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-05-27 | BOS | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-05-26 | BOS | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-29 | BOS | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Salary History
Dustin Pedroia's recorded salaries total $68,229,511 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pedroia's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
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Dustin Pedroia: the record in brief
Dustin Pedroia's major league career runs from a debut on August 22, 2006 to a final game on April 17, 2019. Pedroia's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Pedroia, born on August 17, 1983, in Woodland, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Dustin Luis.
Pedroia finished with 1,805 hits from 6,031 at bats in 1,512 games, which works out to .299, plus 140 home runs, 725 RBI, and 138 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .365 clip and slugging .439, Pedroia finished with a .805 OPS. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Pedroia's .299 average sits 16.4% above it. The OPS comparison is .805 to a league .736, 9.3% above average. The home run peak was 21 in 2011 with the Boston Red Sox. No season topped the 213 hits of 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dustin Pedroia
- What years did Dustin Pedroia play?
- Dustin Pedroia played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019.
- Was Dustin Pedroia a pitcher?
- No. Dustin Pedroia was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dustin Pedroia hit?
- Dustin Pedroia hit 140 career home runs with 1,805 hits.
- What teams did Dustin Pedroia play for?
- Dustin Pedroia played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2006–2019).
- How many MVP awards did Dustin Pedroia win?
- Dustin Pedroia won 1 MVP award, in 2008.
- What awards did Dustin Pedroia win?
- Dustin Pedroia won the MVP award (2008), the Rookie of the Year award (2007), 4 Gold Gloves (2008, 2011, 2013, and 2014), and the Silver Slugger award (2008). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Dustin Pedroia's career stats?
- In 1,512 games, Dustin Pedroia had 1,805 hits, 140 home runs, 725 RBI, 922 runs, and 138 stolen bases, with a .299 batting average.
- How much did Dustin Pedroia earn in his career?
- Dustin Pedroia's recorded salaries total $68,229,511 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pedroia's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Dustin Pedroia's salary?
- Dustin Pedroia's last recorded salary was $12,642,511, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $12,642,511, in 2016, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2016.
- What position did Dustin Pedroia play?
- Dustin Pedroia played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dustin Pedroia and how much did he weigh?
- Dustin Pedroia was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dustin Pedroia hit each season?
- Dustin Pedroia's home runs by season: 2 in 2006, 8 in 2007, 17 in 2008, 15 in 2009, 12 in 2010, 21 in 2011, 15 in 2012, 9 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 12 in 2015, 15 in 2016, 7 in 2017, 0 in 2018, and 0 in 2019. His most in one season was 21, in 2011.
- What was Dustin Pedroia's career batting average?
- Dustin Pedroia batted .299 over his career, with 1,805 hits in 6,031 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dustin Pedroia have?
- Dustin Pedroia drove in 725 runs in his career.