Papelbon - Achievements

Achievements

• 5x All-Star (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012)
• Holds the single-season record for most saves in a season by a Red Sox rookie (2006).
• Second in 2006 American League Rookie of the Year voting to Justin Verlander.
• First pitcher in Boston Red Sox franchise history to have three 30 save seasons.
• Holds the Major League record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason career (25).
• Only pitcher to record 25 saves in each of his first five full seasons; he has gone beyond that and recorded 30 in each of those years.
• Fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 200 career saves.;