Tike Redman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tike Redman |
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Redman with the Baltimore Orioles in 2007
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| Center fielder | |||
| Born: March 10, 1977 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
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| debut | |||
| June 30, 2000, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| September 30, 2007, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .281 | ||
| Home runs | 17 | ||
| Runs batted in | 117 | ||
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Julian Jawonn "Tike" Redman was born on March 10, 1977. He is an American professional baseball player. He played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Tike played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles. His brother, Prentice Redman, also played professional baseball.
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Growing Up and Early Sports
Tike Redman grew up in Alabama. Before high school, he played little league baseball. He played against teams from nearby towns.
He went to Tuscaloosa Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There, he was a star in several sports. He played football, baseball, and ran track. Tike finished school in 1996.
Playing Professional Baseball
Tike Redman played in MLB for five seasons. He mostly played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also spent time with the Baltimore Orioles.
Time with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Redman started his MLB career with the Pirates in 2000. He played for them until 2001. He then returned to the team from 2003 to 2005.
In 2004, he played a lot of games for the Pirates. He had a batting average of .280. This means he got a hit almost 28% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also hit 8 home runs. He brought in 51 runs for his team. Tike was also fast, stealing 18 bases that year.
Playing for Other Teams
After leaving the Pirates, Tike played in the minor leagues. He played for teams connected to the New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, and Houston Astros. Minor leagues are where players develop their skills.
In 2007, he played for the York Revolution. This team is part of the Atlantic League. It is an independent league, not connected to MLB teams.
Joining the Baltimore Orioles
Later in 2007, Tike signed with the Baltimore Orioles. He played well for their minor league team, the Norfolk Tides. He had a .300 batting average and stole 25 bases.
Because he played so well, the Orioles brought him up to their main team. He became their everyday center fielder. He played in 40 games for the Orioles that year. He had a strong batting average of .318.
Later Career and Records
After 2007, Tike Redman played more in the minor leagues. He played for the Norfolk Tides again in 2008. In 2009, he joined the Newark Bears in the Atlantic League.
He later signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played for their minor league team, the Nashville Sounds. Tike holds a special record for the Sounds. He has the most triples in the team's history, with 32. A triple is when a player hits the ball and reaches third base safely.
Tike Redman also played baseball in Mexico. He played for the Olmecas de Tabasco in the Mexican League. His brother, Prentice Redman, also played briefly for this team in 2011.
