Hedges celebrates 10 years of MLB service with Guardians' win.

Guardians catcher Austin Hedges reached 10 years of Major League service, a milestone held by fewer than one-tenth of players, and went 2-for-4 with two runs in Cleveland’s 4-2 win over the Dodgers.

Austin Hedges reached the 10-year service-time milestone as the Guardians beat the Dodgers 4-2. The achievement is notable because the MLB Players Association reports fewer than one-tenth of big leaguers reach 10 years of service. Hedges was drafted in the second round in 2011, made his major-league debut in 2015, and is in his second stint with Cleveland, where he has said he intends to finish his career. He also went 2-for-4 and scored two runs in the game. Key facts: - The MLB Players Association says fewer than one-tenth of major-league players ever reach the 10-year service-time mark. - Hedges was a second-round pick in the 2011 Draft and debuted in MLB in 2015. - He is in his second stint with the Cleveland Guardians and has stated an intention to finish his career there. - In Monday’s game he went 2-for-4 and scored two runs as Cleveland won 4-2. - Hedges is listed among a small group of primary catchers with 12-plus MLB seasons, alongside names such as Salvador Perez and J.T. Realmuto. - Manager Stephen Vogt praised Hedges as a team leader and highlighted his defensive reputation and clubhouse presence. Summary: The milestone highlights Hedges’ longevity and leadership role with the Guardians and notes how uncommon a decade of service is in the majors. Undetermined at this time.