A. J. Reed

Born: 5/10/1993 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-06-25 | Final Game: 2019-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 275 lbs

Full name: Andrew Joseph Reed

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Biography

A. J. Reed was an American professional baseball player, primarily known for his role as a position player in Major League Baseball. Born in 1993, Reed made his MLB debut on June 25, 2016, and his career spanned until August 1, 2019. He played a total of 62 games during his time in the majors, where he recorded 26 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 12 runs. Despite showcasing potential as a power hitter in the minor leagues, Reed finished his big league career with a batting average of .149, reflecting the challenges he faced at the highest level of competition. Reed's career unfolded during a period marked by a shift towards analytics and a focus on power-hitting in baseball. His journey through the minor leagues highlighted his ability to hit for power, as he was recognized for his strong offensive capabilities. However, the transition to the major leagues proved to be difficult, as he struggled to find consistent success at the plate. Despite his brief tenure in the majors, Reed's story is emblematic of the challenges many players encounter in their pursuit of a successful MLB career, underscoring the competitive nature of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 175 12 26 3 0 4 12 0 22 71 0.149 0.241 0.234 0.475 -580.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.475 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
2016 HOU AL 45 122 11 20 3 0 3 8 0 18 48 0.164 .255 (-36%) .321 (-16%) .417 (-37%) .738 (-28%) -580.0
2017 HOU AL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 HOU AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHW AL 14 44 1 6 0 0 1 4 0 4 21 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2019 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 41 32 254 20 3 27
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 HOU 1B 35 27 214 13 2 20
2017 HOU 1B 1 0 3 1 0 0
2018 HOU 1B 1 1 6 0 0 1
2019 CHA 1B 4 4 31 6 1 6
2019 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 41
Designated Hitter 19