Greg Reynolds
| Greg Reynolds | |
|---|---|
 Reynolds with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 3, 1985 Pacifica, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 11, 2008, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| NPB: March 30, 2014, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 29, 2013, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| NPB: 2014, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–11 |
| Earned run average | 7.01 |
| Strikeouts | 53 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–7 |
| Earned run average | 5.46 |
| Strikeouts | 29 |
| Teams | |
Gregory Adam Reynolds (born July 3, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds.
Amateur career
[edit]Reynolds was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Terra Nova High School in the 41st round of the 2003 MLB Draft, but he instead decided to attend Stanford University.[1] In 2004 and 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2][3][4] He was then selected by the Colorado Rockies as the second overall selection in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft.[5]
Professional career
[edit]Colorado Rockies
[edit]Reynolds made his Major League Baseball debut on May 11, 2008, in a 6–1 road loss against the San Diego Padres.[6] He allowed four earned runs on six hits and struck out one batter in 5.2 innings.
On June 7, 2008, Reynolds picked up his first career win and hit as a pitcher, in a 7–2 home victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.[7] He pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits, with no strikeouts. His first career hit, a double, occurred in the bottom of the second inning off Brewers pitcher Dave Bush.
In 2009, Reynolds appeared in just 1 game due to injury. In 2010, he split time between Double-A and AAA, compiling a record of 8–6 in 19 starts.
On May 22, 2011, Reynolds was called up to replace struggling Felipe Paulino.[8] Reynolds went 3-0 for the Rockies but with an ERA of 6.19 in 13 games. He was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on October 5.
Texas Rangers
[edit]On January 5, 2012, Reynolds was traded to the Texas Rangers for Chad Tracy. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.
Cincinnati Reds
[edit]On January 10, 2013, Reynolds signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He began the season with Triple-A Louisville, where in 18 starts before his callup, he went 10–2 with a 2.54 ERA, striking out 79 in 127.1 innings. On July 23, Reynolds was called up to start the second game of a double-header against the San Francisco Giants. In his start, he went 5 innings giving up 5 runs, taking the loss. On July 28, he was designated for assignment.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville Bats on July 31.[10] Reynolds had his contract selected to the major league roster again on August 25. He became a free agent following the season.
Saitama Seibu Lions
[edit]On December 27, 2013, Reynolds signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[11] He was released on September 20, 2014.[12]
San Diego Padres
[edit]On February 11, 2016, Reynolds signed a minor league contract by the San Diego Padres. He was released on May 6, 2016.
Personal life
[edit]Reynolds appeared on an episode of MythBusters titled "Battle of the Sexes: Round 2" as a professional pitcher.
References
[edit]- ^ Greg Reynolds: Biography and Career Highlights | ColoradoRockies.com: Players
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "2004 Bourne Braves". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "2005 Bourne Braves". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ White, Paul (July 5, 2006). "Hochevar goes No. 1 to K.C". USA Today.
- ^ ESPN - Rockies vs. Padres - Recap - May 11, 2008
- ^ ESPN - Brewers vs. Rockies - Recap - June 07, 2008
- ^ Oates, Russ (May 21, 2011). "Rockies DFA Felipe Paulino; Greg Reynolds Expected To Be Called Up". SB Nation Denver. Retrieved May 22, 2011.
- ^ Creech, Edward (July 28, 2013). "Reds Designate Greg Reynolds For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Adcock, Loe, Reynolds, Asencio, Pineiro". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Links, Zach (December 18, 2013). "Minor Moves: Tanaka, Germano, Reynolds". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ "埼玉西武ライオンズ選手契約について". Saitama Seibu Lions Official Website. September 20, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1985 births
- Living people
- People from Pacifica, California
- Baseball players from San Mateo County, California
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers
- Colorado Rockies players
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Stanford Cardinal baseball players
- Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
- Tulsa Drillers players
- Modesto Nuts players
- Round Rock Express players
- Louisville Bats players
- Saitama Seibu Lions players
- Bourne Braves players
- American expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon members