Mark Redman

Guide Note

Mark Redman is a left-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. After Redman graduated from Escondido High School in California, the Detroit Tigers drafted him in the 41st round of the 1992 amateur draft. Redman declined a contract however, in or to play baseball at the [[University of Oklahoma], where he became a two-time All-American. Following his collegiate career, the Minnesota Twins selected Redman in the 1st round of the 1995 draft. After four years as a pitching prospect in the Twins farm system, Redman made his major league debut on July 24, 1999.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Mark Allen Redman
2. Born: January 5, 1974
3. Birth Place: San Diego, California
4. 2003: World Series champion with Florida Marlins

• June 1, 1992: Drafted in the 41st round of the 1992 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers (Declined contract)

• June 1, 1995: Drafted in the 1st round (13th pick) of the 1995 amateur draft by the Minnesota Twins(Signed contract on July 10, 1995).

• July 28, 2001: Traded to the Detroit Tigers for Todd Jones.

• January 11, 2003: Traded Jerrod Fuell to the Florida Marlins for Gary Knotts, Nate Robertson, and Rob Henkel.

• December 16, 2003: Traded to the Oakland Athletics for Mike Neu and Bill Murphy.

• November 27, 2004: Traded Arthur Rhodes and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jason Kendall and cash.

• December 7, 2005: Traded to the Kansas City Royals for Jonah Bayliss and Chad Blackwell.

• March 9, 2007: Signed with the Atlanta Braves as a Free Agent.

• May 28, 2007: Signed with the Texas Rangers as a Free Agent.

• August 20, 2007: Signed with the Colorado Rockies as a Free Agent.

Redman throw three change-ups, with good movement[1].

Redman can get rattled when pitching with runners on base[2].