Tim Redding, baseball player, 2001-2009

Tim Redding

Born: 2/12/1978 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-24 | Final Game: 2009-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Timothy James Redding

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Biography

Tim Redding was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Born in 1978, he made his debut on June 24, 2001, and showcased his talents on the mound for several teams, including the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals. Over the course of his career, Redding compiled a win-loss record of 37-57 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. He struck out a total of 552 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite facing stiff competition during the mid-2000s. Redding's playing style was characterized by his durability and willingness to pitch in various roles, including as both a starter and reliever. Though he never secured a save in his career, his contributions to his teams were significant during an era marked by offensive prowess in baseball. Redding's journey through the league reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during this period, including the constant evolution of batting techniques and the emphasis on power hitting. After retiring on September 30, 2009, Redding left behind a legacy as a gritty competitor who carved out a respectable career in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 57 179 144 1 0 0 822.3 889 452 114 337 552 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
2001 HOU NL 3 1 13 9 0 0 0 55.7 62 34 24 55 5.50 4.42 (-24%) -956.5
2002 HOU NL 3 6 18 14 0 0 0 73.3 78 44 35 63 5.40 4.28 (-26%) -317.1
2003 HOU NL 10 14 33 32 0 0 0 176.0 179 72 65 116 3.68 4.40 (+16%) 1264.2
2004 HOU NL 5 7 27 17 0 0 0 100.7 125 64 43 56 5.72 4.46 (-28%) -2156.7
2005 SDP NL 0 5 9 6 0 0 0 29.7 40 30 13 17 9.10 4.29 (-112%) -
2005 NYY AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 4 6 4 2 54.00 — -
2007 WAS NL 3 6 15 15 0 0 0 84.0 84 34 38 47 3.64 4.47 (+19%) -1484.9
2008 WAS NL 10 11 33 33 1 0 0 182.0 195 100 65 120 4.95 4.32 (-14%) -2855.4
2009 NYN NL 3 6 30 17 0 0 0 120.0 122 68 50 76 5.10 4.32 (-18%) -2332.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 225 8 31 5 0 0 10 0 7 94 0.138 0.164 0.160 0.324 -638.1

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OBP .164 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.324 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 57.1% 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
2001 HOU NL 13 14 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2002 HOU NL 18 20 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 12 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2003 HOU NL 33 50 4 10 3 0 0 2 0 2 19 0.200 .264 (-24%) .332 (-31%) .422 (-38%) .754 (-35%) -310.2
2004 HOU NL 27 29 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.138 — — — — 0.0
2005 SDP NL 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 WAS NL 15 28 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 11 0.071 — — — — 0.0
2008 WAS NL 35 47 2 8 1 0 0 3 0 5 14 0.170 — — — — -328.0
2009 NYN NL 30 29 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.069 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 179 144 39 119 9 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 HOU P 13 9 4 5 0 1
2002 HOU P 18 14 4 15 2 1
2003 HOU P 33 32 6 30 2 2
2004 HOU P 27 17 7 18 1 3
2005 SDN P 9 6 3 5 1 1
2005 NYA P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2007 WAS P 15 15 2 14 1 1
2008 WAS P 33 33 6 19 2 2
2009 NYN P 30 17 7 13 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 179

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 NYN NL $2,250,000
2008 WAS NL $1,000,000
2005 SDN NL $750,000
2004 HOU NL $395,000
2003 HOU NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $4,695,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Monroe Community College Rochester NY 1997, 1998