Red Sox great Dustin Pedroia received a high enough percentage in 2025, his first year of eligibility, to remain on the Hall of Fame ballot next year.

Dustin Pedroia is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, though it looks like the former Red Sox second baseman will fall well short of being part of Cooperstown's Class of 2025.

Dustin Pedroia was one of several former Red Sox players who landed on the latest Baseball Hall of Fame voting ballot this year.

Last year at this time, Joe Mauer was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. And I — well, my ego — needed to grieve. In all my self righteousness garnered through 15 years covering MLB as a reporter,

Dustin Pedroia was a gritty player who was a ROY, MVP and helped the Red Sox win two World Series titles. However, an injury cut his career short.