Dustin Pedroia has an estimated net worth of $20 million
Dustin Pedroia is an American professional baseball player with an estimated net worth of $20 million. Pedroia is currently a second baseman with the Boston Red Sox. He is 5’9″ and weighs 180pounds. Dustin Luis Pedroia was born on August 17, 1983 in Woodland, California. Pedroia’s parents owned a tire shop where he and his brother helped out as they grew up. Just like his older brother, Pedroia gravitated toward baseball, and they both would excel in high school and college. Despite his slight frame, Pedroia was always the best player on his teams. He would earn a scholarship to Arizona State and became a standout college players, as much for his character as for his impressive fielding and batting prowess.
Before his senior year, Pedroia would declare himself eligible for the MLB Draft in 2004 and was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the second round. He would play two years in the minor leagues before breaking into the majors in 2007. Early on he struggled with his bat but kept a role on the team with his strong defense. Eventually, his hitting improved in his debut season as he enjoyed a 13-game hitting streak and even a five-hit game. His performance earned him the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year award. Pedroia would eventually help the Red Sox win the 2007 World Series, including becoming only the second player ever to lead off the series with a home run.
Pedroia’s second year, in 2008, was just as spectacular as he ended with a .326 batting average, 83 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. Additionally, his 17 home runs showed that he was a legitimate power threat and helped win him the AL Most Valuable Player Award. For the next several years, Pedroia continued to distinguish himself as one of the game’s best shortstops. Before the 2013 season, he signed an 8-year, $110 million extension with the Red Sox and would lead the team to another World Series title. He is married with two children.
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