Wade Boggs is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills. He played primarily as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 to 1999, representing teams like the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Boggs was an 12-time All-Star and won five American League batting titles during his career. Boggs is also famous for his unique pre-game ritual of eating chicken before every game. He finished his career with over 3,000 hits and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, solidifying his legacy as one of the great hitters in baseball history.