Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia Welcomes Son Dylan

Tags: Births, Dads

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It’s a boy for Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and wife Kelli!

Following a scary bout with preterm labor last month, Kelli delivered son Dylan Pedroia on Tuesday, August 18th. Baby boy — the first for the couple — weighed in at 7 pounds, and Dustin was able to be present for the birth after hopping a last-minute flight to Boston.

Dustin’s teammate Kevin Youkilis was quick to voice his congratulations. “I think it’s a great thing after all she’s been through and Dustin’s been through, mentally,” the Red Sox first baseman said. “We always joke about dad strength, so hopefully he comes back and keeps hitting home runs. It’ll be a great thing for him.”

While manager Terry Francona is no doubt also hoping that the newest member of Red Sox Nation will translate into increased production from Dustin, he said there is no timetable for his return. “I told him his first responsibility is Kelli and that child,” Terry explained. It is a sentiment which was echoed by Kevin, who added,

“We don’t know when he’s going to come back, and he can take his time, because having your first child, that’s a great thing in life, and we’re excited for him.”

Sources: MLB.com, Providence Journal

Thanks to CBB readers Mary Beth, Maddy, Abby and Victoria.

– Missy

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15 Responses to “Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia Welcomes Son Dylan”

1. Erika Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 8:35 am

   peeeeedroia! as my 4 yr old says! congrats to them! go red sox!

2. QueenB Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 8:46 am

   Congratulations to them…..he should take his time and bond with him baby then when he’s ready he can go back to work, i also love the name Dylan.

3. Daisy Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 9:43 am

   I love the Red Sox….so Congrats Dustin!!!!!

4. JM Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am

   congrats and a lovely name choice might i add my eldest son’s name.

5. heather lynn Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 10:22 am

   Congrats to Dustin and Kelli! It’s been a tough road for them so I wish the whole Pedroia Family many congratulations. I love my Red Sox and especially Dustin. This is great news!

6. Brooklyn Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 11:48 am

   Congratulations to them! Good to hear he was 7 pounds and healthy!

7. Baby Carriers Backpacks Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 3:06 pm

   I wonder if he was named after the singer…Bob

8. TV Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

   Congratulations to Dustin and Kelli. Had been waiting to hear about the little one’s arrival since the beginning of this month. Was so glad that they finally announced it during Tuesday’s game in Toronto. BTW, Kelli was due the beginning of this month.

9. Maddy Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 5:10 pm

   SOooooooOOO happy that everything turned out okay!
   I was nervous for them
   Congrats to Pedey, Kelli and the little peanut

10. jenna Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    Congrats to Pedey and Kelli!!

    welcome to the next Pedroia the Destroyah!!!

11. Angelia Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    I know Dustin well, we were both in the same class/grade at Woodland High Ca class of 2001! Congrats to him.

12. Tricia Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Excellent news that mother & son are happy & healthy. And, Pedroia’s back in the lineup & just scored, so, there you go–his first run as a dad!

13. Heather Says:
    August 21st, 2009 at 10:06 am

    I may be a Yankees fan but I’m very happy for Dustin and his wife that they were able to deliver a healthy baby boy. I know how scary preterm labor is!

14. phoenix mattress Says:
    August 21st, 2009 at 10:59 am

    wonder what the kid’s pitching speed will be?

15. Paula Says:
    August 22nd, 2009 at 10:58 am

    congrats to kelli and dustin on little dylan’s arrival! =) so glad that everything turned out okay for them!!

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