• J.D. Drew is a right-fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Drew began his major league career in 1998 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Drew has suffered a series of injuries throughout his career, limiting his playing time. In 2007, Drew signed a five-year contract with the Boston Red Sox worth $70 million.

    1. Full name: David Jonathan Drew
    2. Born: November 20, 1975
    3. Birth place: Valdosta, Georgia
    4. Bats: Left
    5. Throws: Right
    6. Salary: $70MM over 5 years with the Boston Red Sox
    7. Drafted with his brother Tim in 1997 - the first brothers to be drafted in the first round of the same MLB Draft

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    Drew's public image has suffered throughout his career due to a perceived lack of passion for the game, as well as his many injuries. Former manager Tony La Russa has said Drew decided to "settle for 75%" of his talent and playing ability.

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