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.
| 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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
editReynolds 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
editColorado Rockies
editReynolds 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editOn February 11, 2016, Reynolds signed a minor league contract by the San Diego Padres. He was released on May 6, 2016.
Personal life
editReynolds 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 from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)