Joe Crede

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**Joe Crede**

Chicago White Sox — No. 24
Third Baseman
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
September 12, 2000 for the Chicago White Sox
Selected MLB statistics (through 2006 Season)
Batting average	.262
hits	593
home runs	104
RBI's	345

Joseph Antonio Crede (born April 26, 1978 in Jefferson City, Missouri) is an American Major League Baseball player who is currently the starting third baseman for the Chicago White Sox.

Crede attended Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri where he led them to district and state championships as a pitcher. Crede was drafted by the White Sox in the 5th round of the 1996 amateur draft and made his debut with the team in 2000. Joe Crede is currently signed to a 1 year deal worth $2,675,000.

Crede was a member of the White Sox when they won the World Series in 2005, their first championship in 88 years. The highlight of his postseason came in game two of the American League Championship Series when he hit a game-winning RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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Crede has established himself as one of the best fielding third basemen in Major League Baseball. Though he has not won a Gold Glove award, he is generally considered an excellent fielder, and he has a .964 fielding percentage, high for a third baseman.

Offensively, Crede has been less consistent. Though his home run totals have increased every year since he joined the majors, his career batting average is only .262. He completed the 2006 season batting .283 and had career highs with 30 HR and 94 RBI. He also won the 2006 Silver Slugger Award for third base.