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Oakland A's 2016 Player Profile: Josh Reddick

Athletics Nation | January 6, 2016

Related Topics: Josh Reddick, Ryan Sweeney, Andrew Bailey (baseball), Oakland Athletics

It was on December 28th, 2011 when Josh Reddick made his way to Oakland from Boston, via a trade that saw Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney swapped for Reddick and a pair of minor leaguers. Just over four years and several wild facial hair experiments later, here we are.

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Some quick-facts on our beardy outfielder:
  • Name: William Joshua "Josh" Reddick (#22)
  • Born: February 19th, 1987 (29 on Opening Day 2016) in Savannah, GA
  • Height/Weight: 6'2"/180lbs

(Reddick's contract will see him on the team for all of the 2016 season, though Beane has hinted that there could be room for the Georgian to stay longer, but that remains to be seen.

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