Josh Reddick
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Josh Reddick
| Born: | February 19, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Guyton, Georgia |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2006: 17th Round, 523rd Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Middle Georgia College |
| High School: | South Effingham High School (GA) |
| ETA: | 2010 |
Josh Reddick (born February 19, 1987 in Guyton, GA), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th Round, 523rd pick of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft. Originally drafted with the intent to have him be a draft and follow, but he excelled in a game against the US Junior National Team and their pitcher, Ross Detweiler (6th overall pick in the 2006 draft), and so the Sox signed him to $140,000 bonus.
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Scouting Report
- Josh Reddick can put the bat on the ball. He's a contact hitter with a quick bat and very good present power. He keeps his hands high in his stance and is basically a line drive hitter. He also creates good lift on the ball when he turns on it. An aggressive hitter at the plate, he needs to improve his plate discipline. He swings at a lot of balls off the plate, and he can also get pull-happy on occasion. Has shown some resistances to the Sox disciplined approach. Listed at 6-2, 180, both may be generous, as he appears smaller in person. However, his frame is athletic and lean, with a potential to fill out. If he adds strength to his wiry frame, there's not much of a limit on his power potential. In the field, Reddick has above average range to go along with excellent arm strength and outstanding accuracy. Great hustle, always goes all out. Reads the ball well coming off the walls. Can play all three OF positions well, probably best suited for RF ~ SoxProspects.com
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Amateur Career
Josh hit .461 with 57 runs scored, 7 home runs and 33 RBI as a freshman for Middle Georgia College in 2006 and was named the Region XVII Junior College Player of the Year.
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Amateur Awards
- 2006 GJCAA Player of the Year
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Minor League Career
- Josh agreed to terms with Boston and signed in August 2006 for approximately $140,000. He made his pro debut with the Greenville Drive on May 20, 2007, going 2-for-4 with 2 singles and 2 assists in right field.
- Promoted to AA Portland for the late-season playoff push.
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Minor League Awards
- Red Sox ML Base Runner of the Month - June 2007
- Red Sox ML Defensive Player of the Month - July 2007
- Red Sox ML Base Runner of the Month - June 2008
- 2008 California League Post-Season All Star
- 2008 Arizona Fall League Rising Star
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External Links
- Josh Reddick - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Josh Reddick - Adopt a Prospect Page Courtest of SoSH
