Joe Crede, baseball player, 140 home runs, 2000-2009

Joe Crede

Born: 4/26/1978 in Jefferson City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-12 | Final Game: 2009-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joseph Taylor Crede

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Biography

Joe Crede, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2009. Primarily known as a third baseman, Crede played a total of 888 games throughout his career, amassing 787 hits, 140 home runs, and 470 RBIs. With a batting average of .254, he demonstrated power and consistency at the plate, becoming a key player for his teams. Crede was recognized for his talents, earning an All-Star selection during his career, which highlighted his status as one of the notable players of his era. Crede's playing style was characterized by his strong defensive skills and clutch hitting, which made him a reliable presence in the lineup. He contributed significantly to the Chicago White Sox's success, including their memorable 2005 World Series championship season, where his performance was vital in securing the title. Known for his work ethic and determination, Crede's legacy is marked not only by his statistics but also by his contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
888 3101 392 787 159 5 140 470 4 199 459 0.254 0.304 0.444 0.748 -1396.9

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 0.748 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CHW AL 7 14 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.357 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHW AL 17 50 1 11 1 1 0 7 1 3 11 0.220 .263 (-17%) .332 (-18%) .426 (-34%) .758 (-27%) -240.3
2002 CHW AL 53 200 28 57 10 0 12 35 0 8 40 0.285 .261 (+9%) .331 (-6%) .416 (+24%) .747 (+10%) 299.9
2003 CHW AL 151 536 68 140 31 2 19 75 1 32 75 0.261 .264 (-1%) .332 (-7%) .422 (+3%) .754 (-2%) -334.2
2004 CHW AL 144 490 67 117 25 0 21 69 1 34 81 0.239 .266 (-10%) .335 (-11%) .427 (-2%) .762 (-6%) -714.6
2005 CHW AL 132 432 54 109 21 0 22 62 1 25 66 0.252 .264 (-5%) .330 (-8%) .418 (+8%) .749 (+1%) -18.6
2006 CHW AL 150 544 76 154 31 0 30 94 0 28 58 0.283 .269 (+5%) .336 (-4%) .431 (+17%) .768 (+8%) 713.3
2007 CHW AL 47 167 13 36 5 0 4 22 0 10 24 0.216 .268 (-20%) .335 (-23%) .422 (-25%) .758 (-24%) -742.5
2008 CHW AL 97 335 41 83 18 1 17 55 0 30 45 0.248 .263 (-6%) .333 (-6%) .416 (+10%) .749 (+3%) 127.7
2009 MIN AL 90 333 42 75 16 1 15 48 0 29 56 0.225 .262 (-14%) .332 (-13%) .417 (-1%) .750 (-6%) -487.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 45 6 13 3 0 4 11 2 6 0.289

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALCS CHA 5 19 2 7 2 0 2 7 0 3 0.368
2005 ALDS1 CHA 3 9 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.111
2005 WS CHA 4 17 2 5 1 0 2 3 1 2 0.294

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

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