Josh Reddick
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William Joshua Reddick is an American
professional baseball
outfielder
with the Boston Red Sox
of Major League Baseball
. He played baseball at South Effingham High School
in Guyton, Georgia
before he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th Round of the 2006 MLB Draft.
On July 31, , Reddick was called up to replace the traded Adam LaRoche
on the roster. Reddick made his major league debut that night, pinch hitting for Rocco Baldelli
in the ninth inning. Reddick grounded out against Cla Meredith
of the Baltimore Orioles
in his only at-bat. He recorded his first major league hit in the next game, a double in the second inning, on his first at-bat off David Hernandez
. Reddick doubled again later in the game against Chris Ray
for his first multi-hit game.
On August 2, , Reddick recorded his first major league home run
against Brian Bass
. He was the first Red Sox outfielder to hit a home run within his first three games since Billy Conigliaro
in 1969.
Reddick was optioned back to the Triple A-Pawtucket Red Sox
on August 5. The move allowed a depleted Red Sox bullpen to use Billy Traber
's services. He was recalled the very next day, when Rocco Baldelli
was placed on the disabled list with a left ankle contusion.
Reddick started 2010 in Pawtucket
, but was recalled in April 2010 after Mike Cameron
went on the DL.
Reddick again started 2011 in Pawtucket
, but was recalled in May 26, 2011 after Darnell McDonald
was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad. Reddick was able to stay in the majors after the Red Sox designated Cameron for assignment on June 29, 2011, effectively removing Cameron from the active and 40-man rosters, leaving room for Reddick.
On August 7, 2011, Reddick hit his first MLB walkoff hit against the New York Yankees
driving in Darnell McDonald
in the bottom of the 10th
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Baseball
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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...
with the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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. He played baseball at South Effingham High School
South Effingham High School
South Effingham High School is one of two public high schools located in Effingham County, Georgia, northwest of Savannah. The school was created in 1996 when Effingham County High School was split....
in Guyton, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
before he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th Round of the 2006 MLB Draft.
On July 31, , Reddick was called up to replace the traded Adam LaRoche
Adam LaRoche
David Adam LaRoche , is a Major League Baseball first baseman. In 2011, the Washington Nationals signed him to a two-year deal...
on the roster. Reddick made his major league debut that night, pinch hitting for Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Dan Baldelli is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. Because of his excellent size and speed, and in reference to his hometown, he was nicknamed, "The Woonsocket Rocket," early in his professional career...
in the ninth inning. Reddick grounded out against Cla Meredith
Cla Meredith
Olise Claiborne "Cla" Meredith III , nicknamed "The Claw", is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a Free Agent.-Collegiate career:...
of 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...
in his only at-bat. He recorded his first major league hit in the next game, a double in the second inning, on his first at-bat off David Hernandez
David Hernandez (baseball)
David Jose Hernandez is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks...
. Reddick doubled again later in the game against Chris Ray
Chris Ray
Christopher Thomas Ray is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life and career:...
for his first multi-hit game.
On August 2, , Reddick recorded his first major league 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...
against Brian Bass
Brian Bass
Brian Michael Bass is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.-Kansas City Royals :Bass, a graduate of Robert E...
. He was the first Red Sox outfielder to hit a home run within his first three games since Billy Conigliaro
Billy Conigliaro
William Michael Conigliaro is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played in the American League for the Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics...
in 1969.
Reddick was optioned back to the Triple A-Pawtucket Red Sox
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
on August 5. The move allowed a depleted Red Sox bullpen to use Billy Traber
Billy Traber
William Henry "Billy" Traber, Jr. is a left-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent.-College:...
's services. He was recalled the very next day, when Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Dan Baldelli is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. Because of his excellent size and speed, and in reference to his hometown, he was nicknamed, "The Woonsocket Rocket," early in his professional career...
was placed on the disabled list with a left ankle contusion.
Reddick started 2010 in Pawtucket
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
, but was recalled in April 2010 after Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron
Michael Terrance Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.Cameron has won 3...
went on the DL.
Reddick again started 2011 in Pawtucket
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
, but was recalled in May 26, 2011 after Darnell McDonald
Darnell McDonald
Darnell Tyrone McDonald is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad. Reddick was able to stay in the majors after the Red Sox designated Cameron for assignment on June 29, 2011, effectively removing Cameron from the active and 40-man rosters, leaving room for Reddick.
On August 7, 2011, Reddick hit his first MLB walkoff hit against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
driving in Darnell McDonald
Darnell McDonald
Darnell Tyrone McDonald is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
in the bottom of the 10th