Mike Redmond is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons. He was born on May 5, 1971, in Seattle, Washington, and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he played college baseball.
Redmond began his professional baseball career in 1992 when he was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 25th round of the MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Marlins in 1998. He played for the Marlins for five seasons, from 1998 to 2004, and was a member of the team that won the World Series in 2003.
After leaving the Marlins, Redmond played for several other teams, including the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was known for his defensive skills as a catcher and was a valuable backup catcher for many of the teams he played for.
Redmond retired from professional baseball in 2010 but returned to the game as a coach. He was hired as the manager of the Single-A Lansing Lugnuts in 2011 and led the team to a playoff appearance in his first season. He was later promoted to manage the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.
In 2013, Redmond was hired as the manager of the Miami Marlins, the team where he began his MLB career. He managed the Marlins for three seasons, from 2013 to 2015, and compiled a record of 155-207. He was fired by the Marlins in May 2015 after a slow start to the season.
After leaving the Marlins, Redmond was hired as a bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. He spent two seasons with the Rockies before being hired as the manager of the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, the minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.
Redmond's baseball career spanned over two decades, and he was known for his leadership skills and ability to work with young players. He was respected by his teammates and coaches and was known for his work ethic and dedication to the game.
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