Phil Redding

Born: 1/25/1890 in Crystal Springs, MS, USA

Died: 3/30/1929 in Greenwood, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-14 | Final Game: 1913-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Philip Hayden Redding

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Biography

Phil Redding, born in 1890, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1913. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the wake of the deadball era, which had emphasized pitching and defense. Redding's time on the mound was marked by a competitive spirit, as he contributed to his teams with a career record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14. Throughout his brief tenure, he recorded a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters effectively, though he did not secure any saves during his time in the major leagues. Redding's career, while not extensive, reflects the challenges and dynamics of early 20th-century baseball. He played in a time when pitchers were relied upon heavily, and the game was characterized by strategic play and a focus on pitching finesse. Though his career statistics may not place him among the sport's greats, Redding's contributions to the teams he pitched for remain a part of baseball history, offering a glimpse into the lives of players who shaped the early foundations of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	4	3	2	0	0	28.0	33	16	2	12	10	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.21 across their career seasons — 60.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	STL	NL	2	1	3	3	2	0	0	25.3	31	14	11	9	4.97	3.36 (-48%)	-
1913	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	2	2	1	1	6.75	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.100	0.000	0.100	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 85.4% below 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
1912	STL	NL	3	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	STL	NL	1	1	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	4	0	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	SLN	P	3	0	1	4	0	1
1913	SLN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4