About Josh Reddick
William Joshua Reddick (born February 19, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Red Sox selected Reddick in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut in 2009. He won an American League (AL) Gold Glove Award in 2012. == Amateur career == Reddick played for his school's team in middle school, but was cut from the team twice. He attended South Effingham High School in Guyton, Georgia. Previously a shortstop, Reddick transitioned to the outfield during his junior year of high school. He then attended Middle Georgia College, playing baseball in the NJCAA. As a freshman at Middle Georgia, Reddick hit.461. == Professional career == === Boston Red Sox === The Boston Red Sox selected Reddick in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB draft. On July 31, 2009, Reddick was called up to the major leagues to replace Adam LaRoche, who had been traded.
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