Rich Gedman
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Rich Gedman
| Born: | September 26, 1959 |
| Birthplace: | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Hometown: | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1977: Amateur Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | N/A |
| High School: | St. Peter-Marian HS (MA) |
| Other Teams: | Houston Astros 1990 St. Louis Cardinals 1991-1992 |
| Years with Boston: | 1980 - 1990 |
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Overall Career
Richard Leo Gedman Jr. (born September 26, 1959 in Worcester, MA) made his Major League debut in 1980, by pinch-hitting for Yaz. Gedman had decent rookie year ('81), and becomes one of baseball's most promising young catchers. Injuries, inconsistency, the passed ball wild pitch, and "Big 8 Holdout/Collusion" of 1987 sparked his early decline. Retired at age 34. Was very happy when the Sox won in 2004.
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Awards
- 1981 Sporting News Rookie of the Year
- 2-time American League All-Star (1985 - 1986)
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Moments in the Sun
- September 18, 1985: Gedman hits for the cycle as the Sox crush the Jays, 17-1.
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Trivia
- Was high school teammates with J.P. Riccardi, Jr.
- Caught the first nine innings of the Baseball's Longest Game (Pawtucket v. Rochester, 4/18/81)
- Co-holder of most put-outs by a catcher in a game (20, 04/29/1986, aka: "Roger's 20-K Game")
- When with St Louis in 1991, he was hampered by, of all things, a poorly measured and filled contact lens prescription. He couldn't see the rotation of the ball!
- He is currently manager of the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League.
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Transactions
- August 5, 1977: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- November 12, 1986: Granted Free Agency.
- May 2, 1987: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- June 8, 1990: Sent to the Houston Astros by the Boston Red Sox as part of a conditional deal.
- November 5, 1990: Granted Free Agency.
- February 15, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- October 27, 1992: Granted Free Agency.
- January 29, 1993: Signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Athletics.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
