Prentice Redman
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Prentice Montezz Redman (born August 23, 1979 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
) is a outfielder
, who is currently with the Bridgeport Bluefish
organization in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
.
His brother Tike Redman
has also played in Major League Baseball.
in the 10th round of the 1999 MLB Draft. He played in high school at Tuscaloosa Academy and also attended Bevill State Community College
. In 2001 with the St. Lucie Mets
, he was named to the Florida State League
All-Star team.
Redman made his Major League debut on August 24, 2003 for the Mets against the Los Angeles Dodgers
as a pinch runner. His first hit was a double against the Atlanta Braves
on September 2nd. He hit .125 over the course of 24 at-bats for the Mets that season.
, St. Louis Cardinals
and from 2007-2009 with the Seattle Mariners
. He hit .297 in 108 games for the AAA Tacoma Rainiers
in 2009.
Redman has signed a minor league contract, containing an invitation to spring training, with the Los Angeles Dodgers
for 2010. He was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes
to start the season. On June 25th, he was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for amphetamines. He was suspended for 100 games on July 26 for another failed drug test. The suspension was added onto the remaining games from his previous suspension, costing him the rest of the season. In 61 games before his suspension, he hit .332 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
) is a outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
, who is currently with the Bridgeport Bluefish
Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish is an American professional baseball team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
organization in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
.
His brother Tike Redman
Tike Redman
Julian Jawann "Tike" Redman is a Major League Baseball center fielder who is a free agent. His first year in the major leagues was...
has also played in Major League Baseball.
New York Mets
Redman was drafted by the New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 10th round of the 1999 MLB Draft. He played in high school at Tuscaloosa Academy and also attended Bevill State Community College
Bevill State Community College
Bevill State Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Sumiton, Alabama. The college enrolls 3,986 students and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1994...
. In 2001 with the St. Lucie Mets
St. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a minor league baseball team based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club.The team plays at Digital Domain Park...
, he was named to the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
All-Star team.
Redman made his Major League debut on August 24, 2003 for the Mets against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
as a pinch runner. His first hit was a double against the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
on September 2nd. He hit .125 over the course of 24 at-bats for the Mets that season.
Minor leagues
He left the Mets organization after the 2005 season and has since played in the farm systems of the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
and from 2007-2009 with the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
. He hit .297 in 108 games for the AAA Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
in 2009.
Redman has signed a minor league contract, containing an invitation to spring training, with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for 2010. He was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
to start the season. On June 25th, he was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for amphetamines. He was suspended for 100 games on July 26 for another failed drug test. The suspension was added onto the remaining games from his previous suspension, costing him the rest of the season. In 61 games before his suspension, he hit .332 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI.