Tike Redman

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Julian "Tike" Jawann Redman (born March 10, 1977 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers baseball club. Tike's first year in the majors was in 2000. His entire career up until his acquisition by the Mets was spent with the Pirates.

[edit] High School Years

Redman attended Tuscaloosa Academy High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. Tike Redman graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1995.

[edit] Professional Career

As of the end of the 2005 season, Redman had a .277 career batting average with 144 hits and 15 home runs in 392 games over 5 major league seasons. Tike was designated for assignment November 21, 2005 by the Pirates after he had become expendable with the promotions of Nate McLouth and Chris Duffy to the major leagues. Tike Redman was officially acquired from Pittsburgh by the Mets for cash on November 28, 2005.

Tike's brother Prentice also plays professional baseball, in the Washington Nationals organization. He previously was in the Mets organization.