MLB honors Gary Redus for historic 1978 season with Mustangs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
MLB commemorated Gary Redus' remarkable 1978 season, calling it the 'greatest statistical season in professional baseball history.' Playing for the Billings Mustangs, Redus achieved a.462 batting average, scored 100 runs, and stole 42 bases, leading the team to a 50-18 record. MLB highlighted his mother's encouragement that helped Redus pursue his career, culminating in his standout performance that summer. The tribute was shared via social media with a video elaborating on his achievements. Redus played 13 major league seasons across five teams, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds from 1982 to 1985.
- •MLB called Redus' 1978 season the greatest in baseball history.
- •Redus hit.462 with 100 runs and 42 stolen bases.
- •The Mustangs finished with a 50-18 record that season.
- •Redus' career included 13 seasons in MLB.
- •His son, Gary II, is now a college basketball coach.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — MLB pays tribute to former Red's 'greatest statistical season' ever
"MLB paid tribute to Gary Redus' 1978 season for the Billings Mustangs, calling it "the greatest statistical season in professional baseball history."
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