Addison Reed, baseball player, 2011-2018

Addison Reed

Born: 12/27/1988 in Etiwanda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-04 | Final Game: 2018-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Addison Devon Reed

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Biography

Addison Reed, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2018. Known for his power and precision on the mound, Reed made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly in the role of closer. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 19-27 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53. He recorded 469 strikeouts and secured 125 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations. Reed made his debut in an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and increased emphasis on bullpen roles. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with teams such as the Chicago White Sox, where he first established himself as a reliable late-inning option. With a strong fastball and a sharp slider, Reed was able to dominate hitters and became a pivotal figure in the bullpens he inhabited. His career reflected the changing dynamics of relief pitching in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized roles to maximize their chances of success. Reed's legacy is defined not only by his statistics but also by his resilience and dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 27 465 0 0 0 125 458.7 428 180 53 119 469 3.53 0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
2011 CHW AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.3 10 3 1 12 3.68 — -
2012 CHW AL 3 2 62 0 0 0 29 55.0 57 29 18 54 4.75 4.01 (-18%) -
2013 CHW AL 5 4 68 0 0 0 40 71.3 56 30 23 72 3.79 3.87 (+2%) -
2014 AZ NL 1 7 62 0 0 0 32 59.3 57 28 15 69 4.25 3.74 (-14%) -
2015 AZ NL 2 2 38 0 0 0 3 40.7 47 19 14 34 4.20 3.96 (-6%) -
2015 NYN NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 1 15.3 11 2 5 17 1.17 3.96 (+70%) 468.8
2016 NYN NL 4 2 80 0 0 0 1 77.7 60 17 13 91 1.97 4.19 (+53%) 4369.5
2017 NYN NL 1 2 48 0 0 0 19 49.0 49 14 6 48 2.57 4.36 (+41%) 1485.3
2017 BOS AL 1 1 29 0 0 0 0 27.0 16 10 9 28 3.33 4.36 (+24%) -165.7
2018 MIN AL 1 6 55 0 0 0 0 56.0 65 28 15 44 4.50 4.15 (-8%) -1356.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
465 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2011 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHW AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHW AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 AZ NL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 AZ NL 38 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYN NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYN NL 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYN NL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIN AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALDS2 BOS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLWC NYN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLCS NYN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLDS2 NYN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 WS NYN 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 13 0 0 10.3 10 7 4 4 6.10

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2017 ALDS2 BOS 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 3 2 1 0 7.71
2016 NLWC NYN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 2 1 0.00
2015 NLCS NYN 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2015 NLDS2 NYN 0 0 2 0 0 1.3 2 1 0 1 6.75
2015 WS NYN 0 1 5 0 0 3.7 4 4 1 1 9.82

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 465 0 25 26 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 CHA P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2012 CHA P 62 0 5 4 0 2
2013 CHA P 68 0 6 5 0 0
2014 ARI P 62 0 2 1 1 0
2015 ARI P 38 0 2 2 0 1
2015 NYN P 17 0 1 1 0 1
2016 NYN P 80 0 1 5 0 0
2017 NYN P 48 0 3 2 0 0
2017 BOS P 29 0 1 1 0 0
2018 MIN P 55 0 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 465

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $5,300,000
2015 ARI NL $4,875,000
2014 ARI NL $538,500
2013 CHA AL $520,000
2012 CHA AL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $11,713,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 2008, 2009, 2010