Greg Reynolds

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: (1985-07-03) 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 record6–11
Earned run average7.01
Strikeouts53
NPB statistics
Win–loss record3–7
Earned run average5.46
Strikeouts29
Teams

Amateur career

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

Colorado Rockies

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.

Texas Rangers

On January 5, 2012, Reynolds was traded to the Texas Rangers for Chad Tracy. He was let go after the 2012 season.

Cincinnati Reds

In 2013, Reynolds signed a minor league deal 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]

Saitama Seibu Lions

In December 2013, Reynolds reached a deal with the Seibu Lions.[10] He was released on September 20, 2014.[11]

San Diego Padres

Reynolds was signed to a minor league contract by the San Diego Padres on February 19, 2016. He was released on May 16, 2016.

Personal life

Reynolds appeared on an episode of MythBusters titled "Battle of the Sexes: Round 2" as a professional pitcher.

References
  1. Greg Reynolds: Biography and Career Highlights | ColoradoRockies.com: Players
  2. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. "2004 Bourne Braves". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. "2005 Bourne Braves". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. White, Paul (July 5, 2006). "Hochevar goes No. 1 to K.C". USA Today.
  6. ESPN - Rockies vs. Padres - Recap - May 11, 2008
  7. ESPN - Brewers vs. Rockies - Recap - June 07, 2008
  8. Oates, Russ (2011-05-21). "Rockies DFA Felipe Paulino; Greg Reynolds Expected To Be Called Up". SB Nation Denver. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
  9. Creech, Edward (July 28, 2013). "Reds Designate Greg Reynolds For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. Links, Zach (December 18, 2013). "Minor Moves: Tanaka, Germano, Reynolds". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  11. "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.
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