An autographed baseball from pitcher Cla Meredith, donated by the Pawtucket Red Sox.


Olise Claiborne Meredith III, (born June 4, 1983) is currently a relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres. He also has the distinction of being the first Major Leaguer named Olise.


Meredith was drafted by the Boston Red Sox, starting his pro career with their single A affiliate the Augusta GreenJackets. In 13 games he gave up no runs and saved 6 games, while striking out 18 and walking 3.



On May 1, 2006, Meredith was traded to the Padres, along with then-Red Sox backup catcher Josh Bard, for catcher Doug Mirabelli. As of September 17, 2006, he has posted a season ERA of 0.86, and has set the team record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched with 33.2. The record for consecutive scoreless innings by a reliever is 42, set by Gregg Olson of the Orioles in 1989.