Boston's Dustin Pedroia Announces His Retirement From MLB

Boston's Dustin Pedroia Announces His Retirement From MLB

Boston's Dustin Pedroia Announces His Retirement From MLB .

The Red Sox second baseman announced his retirement on Feb.

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Pedroia, 37, played his entire 17-season pro career with Boston.

He was named American Rookie of the Year in 2007 and AL MVP in 2008.

He was a four-time Gold Glove winner and helped the Red Sox win three World Series rings.

According to ESPN, Pedroia is the only MLB player in history to win Rookie of the Year, Gold Glove, MVP and a World Series title within his first two seasons.

He joins Mookie Betts and Carl Yastrzemski in hitting at least 100 home runs with 100 steals for the franchise.

Dustin came to represent the kind of grit, passion, and competitive drive that resonates with baseball fans everywhere and especially with Red Sox fans.

, Red Sox owner John Henry, via statement.

... We are forever grateful to him for what he brought to our club and to our region as an important role model showing all of us how much one can accomplish with determination and hard work, Red Sox owner John Henry, via statement