Dustin Pedroia

[CrespoBlows]

Pedoria continues spanking minor league pitching, going 3-4 with 2 RBI's

 

So that makes him 4-7 with one walk and no strikeouts.

[BoSox Rule]

Check out these numbers baby.

Games: 11

AB: 40

H: 15

HR: 1

AVG: .375

OBP: .490

SLG: .550

OPS: 1.040

BB/K: 3.00

 

His name is Pedroia by the way

[Zenny]

Pedroia's hitting .314/.395/.500 with 13 2B's, 1 3B and 7 HR's and a 25/19 BB/K. He's leaving little doubt that he should be in the running as next year's starting 2B for the Sox.

[Gambit]

Call him up damnit - I'm getting a little sick of watching 3 and 4 strikeout games from Bellhorn... as much as I like the guy, I think Pedroia could immediately do better in the bigs than Bellhorn.

 

Matt

[soxie thefangirl]

he's not even in AAA yet.

[Gambit]

he's not even in AAA yet.

I understand - but none the less... do you think he'd strike out 170 times in a year? Bring him up I say - see how he responds.

 

Matt

[BigPapiEnFuego]

He should at least get a chance. Maybe bring him up and put Vazquez down. He couldn't do any worse then Shoppach.

[soxie thefangirl]

I agree. bring him up and send Ramon down. give it a shot.

[Zenny]

D-Ped needs to play everyday. No use in having him sit on the bench unless there's an injury.

[CrespoBlows]

According to WEEI Pedoria is now with the PawSox and will start tonight.

 

BTW, Mark Bellhorn isn't the problem with this team, we lead the league in runs. Unless Pedoria can pitch, he doesn't need to be in Boston.

[soxie thefangirl]

That's what I've been saying. Pitching is the problem.

[CrespoBlows]

They were talking to Paplebon on Dennis & Callahan, and were asking who would be the first player from the Sea Dogs to make it to the bigs. According to Pap, Theo was at the game, probably scouting him and Pedoria. I'll bet you if Papelbon has a good start, he'll be the next one to get the call, same with Lester.

[Zenny]

Jonny Paps got rocked last night.

[yankeessuck013]

Top second base prospect Dustin Pedroia has been promoted from the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. He will start for the PawSox tonight against the Durham Bulls at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI. Pedroia hit a two-run homer off the message board in left-center in Portland last night while Sox GM Theo Epstein was in attendance.

 

As recently as June 17, Pedroia was fourth in the Eastern League in batting and fifth in on-base percentage (.401) and hits. He remained the only player in the league with at least 150 at-bats who had more extra-base hits (24) than strikeouts (23). -- Boston Globe, 6.17.05

 

Pedroia was the Red Sox 1st pick (2nd round, 65th overall pick) of 2004 June draft and is rated as the No. 6 prospect in the Red Sox organization by Baseball America, who also rated him as having the “Best Strike Zone Discipline” in the Sox organization.

 

Pedroia was an All-America shortstop from 2002-04 with the Arizona State Sun Devils, who advanced in the College World Series by beating Nebraska last night. Sun Devils coach Pat Murphy recently expressed regret that Pedroia never got to play in a College World Series. “My heart goes out to Pedro,” Murphy said. “He should be here with us. He would be a great story in Omaha.”

[Zenny]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/Headline_Archives/PawSox_Pedroia.jpg

Did the PawSox have to pick the picture of D-Peddy getting kicked in the nuts?

[yeszir]

So, his name's been spelled wrong this entire time in the thread title. I fixed it.

[riverside sluggers]

hmm, i was watchin pre game on nesn just now. chris snow from the boston globe was asked about dustin pedroia who has now been promoted to triple AAA and is switchin positions from short stop to 2nd base. He quoted with Mark Bellhorn in his last season of his current contract, he is only batting in the 220's and has major league leading strikeout count at 79 currently. that pretty much come 2006, dustin pedroia is a contender to take over second base

[Zenny]

D-Peddy went 1-4 with a double in his final AB in his AAA debut. Can you say "fast-track"?

http://www.pawsox.com/files/1.1119492937.jpg

[stocker323]

PawSox are on NESN tonight for anyone who wants to watch Pedroia, Shoppach and the rest of the gang. Tim Kester is pitching today for the PawSox.

[Zenny]

2-4 with a 2B and BB for D-Peddy. So that's 3-8, 2 2B's and a BB in his short AAA career.

[Gambit]

hmm, i was watchin pre game on nesn just now. chris snow from the boston globe was asked about dustin pedroia who has now been promoted to triple AAA and is switchin positions from short stop to 2nd base. He quoted with Mark Bellhorn in his last season of his current contract, he is only batting in the 220's and has major league leading strikeout count at 79 currently. that pretty much come 2006, dustin pedroia is a contender to take over second base

Contender? Christ I hope its a friggin' guarentee.

 

Matt

[soxie thefangirl]

Yes. 'Cause the minor leaguers we threw into the majors this year did such a great job.

[YanksHater213]

PawSox are on NESN tonight for anyone who wants to watch Pedroia, Shoppach and the rest of the gang. Tim Kester is pitching today for the PawSox.

Kester is pretty hilarious looking. Lanky guy. Pitched a hell of a game though.

[Zenny]

Yes. 'Cause the minor leaguers we threw into the majors this year did such a great job.

There's a huge difference between Shoppach and Pedroia. Shopp's game is power, which causes him to strikeout a lot and have difficulty making contact. Pedroia has more walks and extra-base hits than strikeouts at both AA and AAA. Big difference. Forget speed doesn't slump, plate discipline doesn't slump.

[soxie thefangirl]

We'll see. It just doesn't make sense to rush him. He's barely 22 I think? It's not like we NEED him now and rushing him now might make things worse.

[Zenny]

We'll see. It just doesn't make sense to rush him. He's barely 22 I think? It's not like we NEED him now and rushing him now might make things worse.

I agree, there's no need to rush him. Let him play out the rest of the season in Pawtucket, call him up in September to give him a taste and let him compete for the '06 job.

[elsrbueno]

I agree, there's no need to rush him. Let him play out the rest of the season in Pawtucket, call him up in September to give him a taste and let him compete for the '06 job.

 

Is Pedroia a base stealing threat? I understand he's got a great eye and can flat-out hit, but I'm just curious what we're in for-- how fast is he?

[Gambit]

Yes. 'Cause the minor leaguers we threw into the majors this year did such a great job.

Who are you talking about? The pitchers? Because most of those were emergency help kind of stuff. Shoppach? He didn't get regular time, and he's kind of streaky as it is anyway.

 

Pedroia is a top prospect, and he's very good, and by the beginning of next year could certainly be ready to play in the bigs. I frankly don't see why he wouldn't be ready. College players generally progress through the farm systems much faster than high school players.

 

I certainly hope you aren't implying that since some minor leaguers (in spot playing time) have struggled up in the majors, ALL minor leaguers in the sox system will never be ready. The sox system is adequate, and will soon be very good. Don't be afraid of calling up rookies, especially replacing the king of stikeouts. I'm willing to stick with Bellhorn this year, but there is ZERO reason Pedroia shouldn't play next year if he continues to progress well.

 

Matt

[Gambit]

We'll see. It just doesn't make sense to rush him. He's barely 22 I think? It's not like we NEED him now and rushing him now might make things worse.

Well I'm not sayinig bring him up RIGHT now... but I certainly would like to see him at the start of next season. I wouldn't mind seeing him a little later in the year just to get him a taste of the bigs...

 

You're right - no need to rush him, but I think its perfectly acceptable for him to take over for Bellhorn after this year is over.

 

Matt

[soxie thefangirl]

I meant Shoppach. Who is also a top prospect.