Wayne Redmond facts for kids

Howard Wayne Redmond (November 25, 1945 – August 8, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and sometimes a pinch hitter or pinch runner. Wayne played for the Detroit Tigers in the Major Leagues for a short time. He also spent many years playing in the minor leagues.

Wayne Redmond's Baseball Journey

Wayne Redmond was born in Athens, Alabama, in 1945. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. After finishing Central High School in Detroit, the Detroit Tigers baseball team signed him. This was the start of his professional baseball career.

Starting in the Minor Leagues

Wayne began playing in the minor leagues in 1965. These are teams that help players get ready for the Major Leagues. In his very first year, he hit 31 home runs! This was a great start. He played for different Tigers farm clubs, which are like training teams.

Playing for the Detroit Tigers

Because he played so well, Wayne got to join the Detroit Tigers in the Major Leagues in 1965. He played in a few games as an outfielder. He also sometimes came into the game as a pinch hitter (someone who bats instead of another player) or a pinch runner (someone who runs the bases instead of another player).

Wayne played one game as a starting centerfielder. He did not get any hits in that game. He also played for the Tigers again in 1969. Overall, he played in nine Major League games. He got one base on balls (a walk) and scored one run. Most of his career was spent playing in the minor leagues until 1973.

Life After Baseball

After his baseball career, Wayne Redmond became an Elder in The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith. He was an important part of his church community. Wayne Redmond passed away on August 8, 2020. He is buried in Detroit, Michigan.