23 Facts About Josh Reddick

William Joshua Reddick was born on February 19,1987 and is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

Josh Reddick played in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Josh Reddick played for his school's team in middle school, but was cut from the team twice.

Josh Reddick attended South Effingham High School in Guyton, Georgia.

Previously a shortstop, Josh Reddick transitioned to the outfield during his junior year of high school.

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Josh Reddick then attended Middle Georgia College, playing baseball in the NJCAA.

On July 31,2009, Josh Reddick was called up to the major leagues to replace Adam LaRoche, who had been traded.

Josh Reddick made his major league debut that night, pinch-hitting for Rocco Baldelli in the ninth inning and grounding out against Cla Meredith of the Baltimore Orioles in his only at-bat.

Josh Reddick recorded his first MLB hit in the next game, a double in the second inning off of David Hernandez.

Josh Reddick doubled again later in the game against Chris Ray for his first multi-hit major league game.

Josh Reddick was recalled the next day when Rocco Baldelli was placed on the disabled list with a left ankle contusion.

Josh Reddick started 2010 in Pawtucket but was recalled in April 2010 after Mike Cameron went on the DL.

Josh Reddick again started 2011 in Pawtucket but was recalled on May 26,2011, after Darnell McDonald was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad.

Josh 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.

Josh Reddick finished 2012 with 32 home runs and 85 RBIs, both career highs, as he helped lead the A's to the American League West division title.

Josh Reddick was named the American League right field Gold Glove Award winner on October 30,2012.

Josh Reddick announced that he would wear number 22 for the 2015 season so that Billy Butler could wear number 16.

Josh Reddick redeemed himself the next day in Game 4 however, as he hit an RBI single with 2 outs in the top of the 8th inning of a tie game off of Craig Kimbrel and helped the Astros defeat the Red Sox and move on to the ALCS.

In Game 2 of the ALCS, Josh Reddick made a leaping catch to rob Chase Headley of a home run in the third inning against the Yankees.

In making the catch, Josh Reddick put his right hand in front of the opening of his glove to make sure the ball didn't slip out again.

Josh Reddick played in 11 games for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, hitting.

On February 9,2022, Josh Reddick signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.

Josh Reddick unexpectedly announced his retirement following a game against the Mariachis de Guadalajara on May 25,2022.