Gary Redus, baseball player, 1982-1994

Gary Redus

Born: 11/1/1956 in Tanner, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-07 | Final Game: 1994-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gary Eugene Redus

Biography

Gary Redus, born in 1956, was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 1982 to 1994. Known for his exceptional speed and versatility, Redus played in 1,159 games, amassing 886 hits and 90 home runs, while driving in 352 runs with a batting average of .252. A notable base stealer, he recorded 322 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his legs. Redus made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to embrace a mix of power and speed. His playing style reflected this evolution, as he combined solid hitting with aggressive base-running tactics. Over the course of his career, he was a valuable asset to several teams, contributing to their offensive strategies and leaving a lasting impression on the field. His contributions to the game were particularly significant as he navigated the challenges of a competitive era, establishing himself as a reliable player in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1159 3513 591 886 183 51 90 352 322 481 688 0.252 0.342 0.410 0.752 3752.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 43 6 12 4 1 0 3 4 10 0.279

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 NLCS PIT 5 16 4 7 4 1 0 3 2 3 0.438
1991 NLCS PIT 5 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.158
1990 NLCS PIT 5 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 237 199 1725 133 19 128
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 777 672 1421 59 39 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 237
Second Base 1
Left Field 572
Center Field 133
Right Field 117
Designated Hitter 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-05-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 TEX AL $500,000
1993 TEX AL $500,000
1992 PIT NL $825,000
1991 PIT NL $600,000
1990 PIT NL $500,000
1989 PIT NL $500,000
1988 CHA AL $460,000
1987 CHA AL $400,000
1986 PHI NL $350,000
1985 CIN NL $227,500
Total Career Earnings $4,862,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Calhoun Community College Decatur AL 1975, 1976
Athens State University Athens AL 1977, 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 8.0 120 0