Darren Reed

Born: 10/16/1965 in Ojai, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-01 | Final Game: 1992-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Darren A. Douglass Reed

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Biography

Darren Reed was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992. Primarily a position player, Reed's career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 82 games. He recorded a total of 28 hits, hitting six home runs and driving in 16 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .183. Reed also showcased his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Reed's playing career unfolded in a competitive era of baseball that witnessed significant changes, including the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Reed's contributions as a versatile player and his time in the majors provided him with valuable experiences that he would carry beyond his playing days. While his statistical output might not have placed him among the game's greats, Reed's journey through the MLB remains a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	153	17	28	8	1	6	16	1	11	45	0.183	0.240	0.366	0.606	-171.5

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1990	NYN	NL	26	39	5	8	4	1	1	2	1	3	11	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	WSN	NL	42	81	10	14	2	0	5	10	0	6	23	0.173	.255 (-32%)	.322 (-26%)	.377 (+1%)	.699 (-11%)	-171.5
1992	MIN	AL	14	33	2	6	2	0	0	4	0	2	11	0.182	—	—	—	—	-171.5