Joe Crede is a former professional baseball third baseman known for his nine seasons with the Chicago White Sox, where he contributed to their 2005 World Series championship. After being drafted by the Chicago White Sox as the 137th overall pick in the 5th round of the 1996 MLB Draft, Joe Crede made his Major League Baseball debut in 2000. During his initial seasons, Crede split time between the major league team and their minor league affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. His talent quickly became evident, earning him the Southern League Most Valuable Player award in 2000 while playing for the Birmingham Barons.
Crede played his final Major League Baseball season with the Minnesota Twins in 2009. After a one-year absence from the sport, he participated in a tryout with the Colorado Rockies in 2011, eventually leading to his retirement from professional baseball.