Reese Havens

David Reese Havens (born October 20, 1986) is a former professional baseball player who was an infielder in Minor League Baseball.

Reese Havens
Havens with the Binghamton Mets in 2012
Infielder
Born: (1986-10-20) October 20, 1986
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Amateur career

Havens was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 29th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft,[1] but opted to play college baseball for the University of South Carolina instead. In 2006 and 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named an all-star in both seasons.[2][3][4][5]

Professional career

Havens was drafted by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[6] He was added to the Mets 40 man roster on November 18, 2011.[7]

Havens retired from baseball on January 22, 2014 following an injury plagued career.[8] He never played in a major league game.[9]

References
  1. "Reese Havens Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  2. "2006 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. "West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2006". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. "2007 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. "West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2007". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. Mets snag college bats Davis, Havens
  7. Mets add 7 prospects to 40-man roster
  8. "Reese Havens - New York Mets - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries".
  9. "Former South Carolina, Bishop England HS star Reese Havens retires from pro baseball – The Post and Courier". www.postandcourier.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014.
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