Redus, a star at Tanner High School in Alabama, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round of the 1977 MLB Draft after playing at Calhoun Community College but he did not sign, opting to attend Athens State University.
Redus, a standout athlete from Tanner High School in Alabama, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round of the 1977 MLB draft after attending Calhoun Community College. However, he declined to sign and instead enrolled at Athens State University.