Papelbon Named to Red Sox Hall of Fame Class of 2024
December 18, 2023 | Baseball
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox have announced the 2024 Red Sox Hall of Fame Class, and Diamond Dawg Jonathan Papelbon has been named a member of the 2024 Hall of Fame class.
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Players must have played at least three years with the Red Sox to be eligible for nomination and must also have been out of uniform as an active player for at least three years. The Red Sox elect Hall of Famers every two years.
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He made his MLB debut on July 31, 2005, against the Minnesota Twins, tossed 5.1 innings, and struck out seven hitters. Over the next seven seasons in Boston, Papelbon became the team's all-time leading closer. Papelbon took Fenway by storm with his brilliant rookie year in 2006 (0.92 ERA, 35 saves). He was in top form the following season, saving 37 more games for the World Series champion Red Sox. In all, Papelbon notched a team-record 219 saves over 393 relief appearances.
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He posted 368 saves in 689 professional appearances and struck out 808 batters in 725 career innings. On the mound, one of the most dominant closers of his time, Papelbon recorded the final out in 585 MLB games.
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In three seasons with the Maroon and White, Papelbon appeared in 61 games and collected 13 saves and nine victories out of the bullpen. The right-hander led the team in saves in 2002 (5) and 2003 (7), after helping State to the 2001 SEC Tournament title as a freshman. In 111 2/3 innings of relief work, he struck out 134 batters and held the opposition to a .245 batting average.
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Players must have played at least three years with the Red Sox to be eligible for nomination and must also have been out of uniform as an active player for at least three years. The Red Sox elect Hall of Famers every two years.
A fourth-round pick by Boston in the 2003 MLB Draft, he spent his first seven professional seasons with the Red Sox. The six-time All-Star helped Boston to its second World Series title of the 2000s.It is an honor to be inducted to Red Sox Hall of Fame today with Trot and Dustin, two of the best teammates you could ask for, who played every out with integrity and respect. Blessed and Thankful https://t.co/6gQbajKUAY
— Jonathan Papelbon (@TheRealJPap58) December 18, 2023
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He made his MLB debut on July 31, 2005, against the Minnesota Twins, tossed 5.1 innings, and struck out seven hitters. Over the next seven seasons in Boston, Papelbon became the team's all-time leading closer. Papelbon took Fenway by storm with his brilliant rookie year in 2006 (0.92 ERA, 35 saves). He was in top form the following season, saving 37 more games for the World Series champion Red Sox. In all, Papelbon notched a team-record 219 saves over 393 relief appearances.
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He posted 368 saves in 689 professional appearances and struck out 808 batters in 725 career innings. On the mound, one of the most dominant closers of his time, Papelbon recorded the final out in 585 MLB games.
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In three seasons with the Maroon and White, Papelbon appeared in 61 games and collected 13 saves and nine victories out of the bullpen. The right-hander led the team in saves in 2002 (5) and 2003 (7), after helping State to the 2001 SEC Tournament title as a freshman. In 111 2/3 innings of relief work, he struck out 134 batters and held the opposition to a .245 batting average.
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Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter (X) , Facebook and Instagram.
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