Joseph Taylor Crede (pronounced CREE-dee, born April 26, 1978) is an American former professional baseball third baseman.

Crede made his major league debut on September 12, 2000 against the Detroit Tigers, entering as a defensive replacement at third base and flying out in his first at-bat.

In 2006, he broke out with a career-high 30 home runs, 92 RBI and a .283 average in 150 games, winning the Silver Slugger Award for third base.

[6] After starting the season batting .256 with 16 home runs and 49 RBI, Crede made the 2008 MLB All-Star Game as a reserve.

[10] Crede signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Colorado Rockies after a one-year absence from baseball.

[13] On October 22, 2005, the same day as the due date of his second daughter, Lucy, Crede hit his first World Series home run.