Eric Reed, baseball player, 2006-2007

Eric Reed

Born: 12/2/1980 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-03 | Final Game: 2007-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Eric Shane Reed

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Biography

Eric Reed was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. Over the course of his brief career, Reed appeared in 60 games, where he showcased his speed and agility on the base paths, recording 4 stolen bases. Despite facing challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .098, Reed's contributions as a player extended beyond mere statistics. Reed's time in MLB came during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his career illustrated the importance of versatility and speed in baseball. Reed's journey through the league, although short-lived, reflected the competitive nature and the diverse skill sets required to succeed in professional baseball. After his time in the major leagues, he transitioned away from the sport, but his brief stint remains a testament to the dedication and effort it takes to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 61 9 6 0 0 0 0 4 3 16 0.098 0.167 0.098 0.265 0.0

Career AVG .098 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 65.3% 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
2006 MIA NL 42 41 6 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 10 0.098 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIA NL 18 20 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 10 37 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 FLO OF 32 8 33 1 0 1
2007 FLO OF 4 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 FLO NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $327,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 2000, 2001, 2002