Dustin Pedroia (pictured) has been a mainstay of the Red Sox organization since making his debut in 2006, just two years after being selected in the second round of the 2004 draft.
Here’s a look at some of the Red Sox’ best draft picks in Rounds 2-5 over the last 50 years:
• Dustin Pedroia
2B, 2004, second round, No. 65 overall
The skinny: Career .299 hitter with an .810 OPS; winner of four Gold Glove awards. *
• Jonathan Papelbon
RHP, 2003, fourth round, No. 114
The skinny: Career 2.