Tim Redding | |||
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Redding with the New York Mets in 2009
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Pitcher | |||
Born: Rochester, New York |
February 12, 1978 |||
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Professional debut | |||
MLB: June 24, 2001, for the Houston Astros | |||
KBO: August 12, 2010, for the Samsung Lions | |||
Last appearance | |||
MLB: September 30, 2009, for the New York Mets | |||
KBO: September 24, 2010, for the Samsung Lions | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Win–loss record | 37–57 | ||
Earned run average | 4.95 | ||
Strikeouts | 552 | ||
KBO statistics | |||
Win–loss record | 1–3 | ||
Earned run average | 5.09 | ||
Strikeouts | 19 | ||
Teams | |||
Timothy James Redding (born February 12, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a coach for Nationals minor league team Auburn Doubledays. He pitched for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays organizations.
Redding was born in Rochester, New York. He graduated from Churchville-Chili Senior High School, then played college baseball at Monroe Community College. He is a grandnephew of actress Joyce Randolph, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners.
In the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft Redding was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 20th round (610th). In 2000, with the Kissimmee Cobras of the Florida State League, he was 12-5 with a 2.68 ERA in 24 starts and was selected as a Baseball America 2nd team Minor League All-Star, a High-A All-Star, Florida State League All-Star and Florida State League Pitcher of the Year. In 2001, with the Round Rock Express, he was selected as a Double-A All-Star, the Texas League Pitcher of the Year (and All-Star) and again was selected to the Baseball America 2nd team Minor League All-Stars. He was also recognized as the #3 prospect in the Astros system.