Throughout the 2016-17 offseason, Fish Stripes is counting down the top 100 Marlins of all-time. For comparison’s sake, we are using the Wins Above Replacement (WAR) metric as a measuring device. The top 100 WAR ratings are being featured. Today’s Marlin, Mark Redman, earned 2.9 while with Florida.
Mark Redman was a 6’5”, 220 lb. left-handed starter from San Diego, California. Born on January 5th, 1974, he was initially drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 41st round of the 1992 amateur draft, although he never signed. Three years later, the Minnesota Twins picked him in the first round of the 1995 amateur draft, with the 13th overall selection, between Matt Morris and Reggie Taylor.