Joe Crede
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2009)
Joe Crede was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2009 for the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 10 seasons. In 888 career games, he hit .254 with 787 hits, 140 home runs, and 470 RBI. Joe Crede was an All-Star and a Silver Slugger.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-12
- Last Game
- 2009-09-13
- Awards
- All-Star · Silver Slugger
Full name: Joseph Taylor Crede
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | 3,101 | 392 | 787 | 159 | 5 | 140 | 470 | 4 | 199 | 459 | .254 | .304 | .444 | .748 | -1,033 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .444 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .748 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 17 | 50 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .220 | .263 (-17%) | .332 (-18%) | .426 (-34%) | .758 (-27%) | -233.0 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 53 | 200 | 28 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 40 | .285 | .261 (+9%) | .331 (-6%) | .416 (+24%) | .747 (+10%) | 299.9 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 151 | 536 | 68 | 140 | 31 | 2 | 19 | 75 | 1 | 32 | 75 | .261 | .264 (-1%) | .332 (-7%) | .422 (+3%) | .754 (-2%) | -261.2 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 144 | 490 | 67 | 117 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 69 | 1 | 34 | 81 | .239 | .266 (-10%) | .335 (-11%) | .427 (-2%) | .762 (-6%) | -564.1 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 132 | 432 | 54 | 109 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 62 | 1 | 25 | 66 | .252 | .264 (-5%) | .330 (-8%) | .418 (+8%) | .749 (+1%) | -15.0 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 150 | 544 | 76 | 154 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 94 | 0 | 28 | 58 | .283 | .269 (+5%) | .336 (-4%) | .431 (+17%) | .768 (+8%) | 713.3 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 47 | 167 | 13 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 24 | .216 | .268 (-20%) | .335 (-23%) | .422 (-25%) | .758 (-24%) | -683.0 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 97 | 335 | 41 | 83 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 55 | 0 | 30 | 45 | .248 | .263 (-6%) | .333 (-6%) | .416 (+10%) | .749 (+3%) | 127.7 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 90 | 333 | 42 | 75 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 0 | 29 | 56 | .225 | .262 (-14%) | .332 (-13%) | .417 (-1%) | .750 (-6%) | -417.9 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 888 | 3,101 | 392 | 787 | 159 | 5 | 140 | 470 | 4 | 199 | 459 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -1,033 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (888 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 438 | 1506 | 201 | 382 | 79 | 262 | .254 |
| Away | 450 | 1595 | 191 | 405 | 61 | 208 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-13 | MIN | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009-09-11 | MIN | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-21 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-20 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-19 | MIN | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-18 | MIN | TEX | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-17 | MIN | TEX | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-08-16 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-08-15 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-14 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 875 | 851 | 615 | 1678 | 83 | 188 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CHA | 3B | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | CHA | 3B | 53 | 53 | 33 | 87 | 8 | 12 |
| 2003 | CHA | 3B | 151 | 149 | 107 | 264 | 14 | 29 |
| 2004 | CHA | 3B | 144 | 142 | 91 | 243 | 12 | 23 |
| 2005 | CHA | 3B | 130 | 122 | 95 | 243 | 10 | 28 |
| 2005 | CHA | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | CHA | 3B | 149 | 146 | 114 | 339 | 10 | 34 |
| 2007 | CHA | 3B | 46 | 45 | 36 | 97 | 4 | 18 |
| 2008 | CHA | 3B | 97 | 95 | 57 | 207 | 20 | 22 |
| 2009 | MIN | 3B | 84 | 84 | 60 | 171 | 4 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 875 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-06-07 |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-06-24 |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | 3B |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-08-31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $5,100,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $4,940,000 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | $2,675,000 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | $400,000 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | $340,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $315,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,270,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Joe Crede (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Joe Crede: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Crede debuted on September 12, 2000 and played a final game on September 13, 2009. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (2000 to 2008) and the Minnesota Twins (2009). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Crede is listed as a third baseman. Crede batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Crede was born on April 26, 1978, in Jefferson City, MO, USA. Crede's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Taylor Crede.
Crede's career batting table shows 888 games, 3,101 at bats and 787 hits, a .254 average, along with 140 homers and 470 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .444 give Crede a career OPS of .748. The .254 career average is close to the .265 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 30 in 2006 with the Chicago White Sox. No season topped the 154 hits of 2006. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .283 in 2006, 5% above that year's league mark of .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Crede
- What years did Joe Crede play?
- Joe Crede played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2009.
- Was Joe Crede a pitcher?
- No. Joe Crede was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Crede hit?
- Joe Crede hit 140 career home runs with 787 hits.
- What was Joe Crede's career batting average?
- Joe Crede batted .254 over his career, with 787 hits in 3,101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Crede have?
- Joe Crede drove in 470 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Crede in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Crede has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.