Reid Cornelius, baseball player, 1995-2000

Reid Cornelius

Born: 6/2/1970 in Thomasville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-29 | Final Game: 2000-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Reid Cornelius

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Biography

Reid Cornelius was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000. Born in 1970, Cornelius made his debut during an era characterized by a shift towards offensive dominance in the sport, which saw pitchers often facing challenging conditions. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-17, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.91. He struck out a total of 101 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not recording any saves throughout his time in the league. Cornelius's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and adaptability, traits that were essential for pitchers navigating the high-scoring games typical of the late 1990s. Though his overall win-loss record may not reflect a standout career, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in situations where pitching depth was crucial. Following his retirement, Cornelius's journey through the majors remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 17 45 33 0 0 0 211.0 226 115 30 85 101 4.91 0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 4.65 across their career seasons — 5.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1995 WSN NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 9.0 11 8 5 4 8.00 4.45 (-80%) -
1995 NYN NL 3 7 10 10 0 0 0 57.7 64 33 25 35 5.15 4.45 (-16%) -867.1
1999 MIA NL 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 19.3 16 7 5 12 3.26 4.71 (+31%) -
2000 MIA NL 4 10 22 21 0 0 0 125.0 135 67 50 50 4.82 4.77 (-1%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 62 1 8 2 0 0 1 0 0 21 0.129 0.129 0.161 0.290 0.0

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1995 WSN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 NYN NL 10 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIA NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIA NL 23 37 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 12 0.135 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 33 15 43 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MON P 8 0 3 0 0 0
1995 NYN P 10 10 4 12 1 2
1999 FLO P 5 2 0 5 0 0
2000 FLO P 22 21 8 26 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000