Caleb Durbin Says He Models Game After This Red Sox Legend

New Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin said on Wednesday that he models his game after Red Sox legend Dustin Pedroia.

“He was definitely one of my favorite players growing up,” Durbin said of Pedroia. “A guy I definitely try to model my game around. Obviously long way to go, but he was a dude that I really enjoyed watching.”

Caleb Durbin says Dustin Pedroia was a player he looked up to growing up:

“He was definitely one of my favorite players growing up. A guy I definitely try to model my game around. Obviously long way to go, but he was a dude that I really enjoyed watching.” pic.twitter.com/RpnJnvYX1P

— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) February 11, 2026

Durbin’s 2025 MLB season marked his successful transition to the big leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old infielder made his debut on April 18, going 2-for-4 in his first game. He quickly established himself as a regular, appearing in 136 games and compiling 506 plate appearances.

In his rookie campaign, Durbin batted .256 with a .334 on-base percentage and .387 slugging percentage, for a .721 OPS. He collected 114 hits, including 25 doubles and 11 home runs, while driving in 53 runs and scoring 60 times.

On the bases, he added 18 stolen bases in 24 attempts, showcasing his speed and aggressiveness. Defensively, he primarily manned third base (starting 119 games there) with some time at second, posting solid metrics including plus-5 Defensive Runs Saved at the hot corner.

His consistent contact skills stood out, with a low 9.9% strikeout rate, and he contributed a 105 wRC+ (5% above league average offensively). These numbers helped him accumulate 2.6 fWAR (or 2.8 bWAR), earning him a third-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

Durbin also played in the postseason, slashing .276/.364/.414 across limited at-bats. Following the season, he underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in late October, a procedure expected to address minor issues without major setbacks.