Pete Redfern
Born: 8/25/1954 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-05-15 | Final Game: 1982-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Peter Irvine Redfern
Biography
Pete Redfern, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 until his retirement in 1982. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Redfern made significant contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative period in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 42 wins and 48 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. He accumulated a total of 426 strikeouts and recorded three saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a relief pitcher when needed.
Redfern's playing days coincided with the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by a shift in baseball dynamics, including the rise of more specialized pitching roles. His career, though modest in terms of overall statistics, reflected the hard-nosed playing style of the time, where pitchers often faced batters multiple times in a game without the benefit of modern relief strategies. After his retirement from professional baseball on September 5, 1982, Redfern remained a respected figure in the sport, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 48 | 170 | 111 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 714.0 | 764 | 360 | 68 | 306 | 426 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 8 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 118.0 | 105 | 46 | 63 | 74 | 3.51 | -613.9 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 6 | 9 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 164 | 79 | 66 | 73 | 5.18 | -1539.7 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6.52 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 7 | 3 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 108.3 | 106 | 42 | 35 | 85 | 3.49 | 2442.4 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 7 | 7 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104.7 | 117 | 53 | 33 | 73 | 4.56 | 460.4 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 9 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 140 | 64 | 52 | 77 | 4.07 | -635.6 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 5 | 11 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 122 | 69 | 51 | 40 | 6.58 | -4481.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 170 | 111 | 49 | 90 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MIN | P | 23 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | MIN | P | 30 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | MIN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | P | 40 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1980 | MIN | P | 23 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | P | 24 | 23 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 27 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 170 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1973, 1974, 1975 |