Tike Redman
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Julian Jawann "Tike" Redman (born March 10, 1977 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
) is a Major League Baseball
center fielder
who is a free agent. His first year in the major leagues was . His entire career up until his acquisition by the New York Mets
(2005) was spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates
.
. He attended Tuscaloosa Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. He graduated from the school in 1996.
with 144 hits
and 15 home run
s in 392 games over 5 major league seasons. In , when he had the most playing time in his major league career, he batted .280 and hit 8 home runs. He also had 51 runs batted in
and 18 stolen base
s, while getting caught stealing
6 times. He was designated for assignment November 21, 2005 by the Pittsburgh Pirates
after he had become expendable with the promotions of Nate McLouth
and Chris Duffy to the major leagues.
Redman was officially acquired from Pittsburgh by the New York Mets
for cash on November 28. Spending all of the in the minors with the Detroit Tigers
and Houston Astros
organizations, Redman had a batting average of .268 over 106 games. He hit 2 home runs, had 19 RBI, and had 16 stolen bases, while getting caught stealing only 6 times.
Redman spent some time on the York Revolution
of the Atlantic League
in 2007. He signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles
on May 15, 2007. He batted .300 with 2 home runs and 25 stolen bases in 79 games for their Triple-A Norfolk Tides
before having his contract purchased by the big league club on August 9.
Redman played as the Orioles' everyday center fielder for the rest of the 2007 season. He played in 40 games and had a batting average of .318 (42–132). He spent the entire season at Triple-A Norfolk and hit .292. He became a free agent after the season.
Redman joined the Newark Bears
in 2009 as their starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. On August 21, 2009 his contract was purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers
, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds
. He previously played for the Sounds from 2000 to 2003, when they were affiliated with the Pirates. As of 2009, Redman holds the Sounds franchise record for the most triple
s with 32.
On April 1, 2010, Redman was released by the Brewers.
Redman currently plays for the Leones del Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela.
also plays professional baseball, in the Seattle Mariners
organization. He previously was in the Mets organization where he played in the major leagues for a total of 15 games. Tike Redman now resides in Shaler Township, located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Reports say he chose the area to coach baseball for the Shaler Area Titans along side Jewish manager Ryan Czake.
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 Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
who is a free agent. His first year in the major leagues was . His entire career up until his acquisition by the New York Mets
New 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...
(2005) was spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
.
Early years
Prior to high school, Redman played little league baseball at Duncanville, Alabama against teams from Taylorville and MoundvilleMoundville, Alabama
Moundville is a town in Hale and Tuscaloosa Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2000 census the population was 1,809. It is part of the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan Statistical Area. Moundville is known for its quintessential southern landscapes and Indian Mounds.-Geography:Moundville is...
. He attended Tuscaloosa Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. He graduated from the school in 1996.
Professional career
As of the end of the season, Redman had a .277 career batting averageBatting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
with 144 hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
and 15 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s in 392 games over 5 major league seasons. In , when he had the most playing time in his major league career, he batted .280 and hit 8 home runs. He also had 51 runs batted in
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
and 18 stolen base
Stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
s, while getting caught stealing
Caught stealing
In baseball, a runner is charged, and the fielders involved are credited, with a time caught stealing when the runner attempts to advance or lead off from one base to another without the ball being batted and then is tagged out by a fielder while making the attempt...
6 times. He was designated for assignment November 21, 2005 by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
after he had become expendable with the promotions of Nate McLouth
Nate McLouth
Nathan Richard McLouth is a Major League Baseball player. Primarily a center fielder, McLouth bats from the left side and throws from the right. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 185 pounds...
and Chris Duffy to the major leagues.
Redman was officially acquired from Pittsburgh by the New York Mets
New 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...
for cash on November 28. Spending all of the in the minors with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
and Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
organizations, Redman had a batting average of .268 over 106 games. He hit 2 home runs, had 19 RBI, and had 16 stolen bases, while getting caught stealing only 6 times.
Redman spent some time on the York Revolution
York Revolution
The York Revolution is an American professional baseball team based in York, Pennsylvania. It is a member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent league not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the Atlantic League
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...
in 2007. He signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
on May 15, 2007. He batted .300 with 2 home runs and 25 stolen bases in 79 games for their Triple-A Norfolk Tides
Norfolk Tides
The Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
before having his contract purchased by the big league club on August 9.
Redman played as the Orioles' everyday center fielder for the rest of the 2007 season. He played in 40 games and had a batting average of .318 (42–132). He spent the entire season at Triple-A Norfolk and hit .292. He became a free agent after the season.
Redman joined the Newark Bears
Newark Bears
The Newark Bears are an American professional baseball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are a member of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 1999 season, the Bears have played their home games at Bears &...
in 2009 as their starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. On August 21, 2009 his contract was purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
. He previously played for the Sounds from 2000 to 2003, when they were affiliated with the Pirates. As of 2009, Redman holds the Sounds franchise record for the most triple
Triple (baseball)
In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
s with 32.
On April 1, 2010, Redman was released by the Brewers.
Redman currently plays for the Leones del Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela.
Personal life
Redman and his wife, Lesley, reside in Wisconsin with their two daughters, Jalyn and Imani. His brother PrenticePrentice Redman
Prentice Montezz Redman 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....
also plays professional baseball, in 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...
organization. He previously was in the Mets organization where he played in the major leagues for a total of 15 games. Tike Redman now resides in Shaler Township, located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Reports say he chose the area to coach baseball for the Shaler Area Titans along side Jewish manager Ryan Czake.