Jeff Reed, baseball player, 1984-2000

Jeff Reed

Born: 11/12/1962 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-05 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Reed

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Biography

Jeff Reed, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1984 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Reed was known for his versatility and ability to contribute to his teams both at the plate and in the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,234 games, amassing a total of 774 hits. His offensive contributions included 61 home runs and 323 RBIs, showcasing his power and run-producing capabilities. Reed finished his career with a batting average of .250, a respectable figure that reflects his consistent performance during an era that favored both pitching and hitting. Reed's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the increasing influence of player conditioning and strategy. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were crucial to the teams he played for, and his ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset. In addition to his offensive stats, Reed demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. His legacy in baseball is marked by his resilience and the impact he had in various roles throughout his lengthy career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1234 3101 311 774 144 10 61 323 7 391 566 0.250 0.334 0.361 0.695 -2318.3

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1984 MIN AL 18 21 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 2 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1985 MIN AL 7 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1986 MIN AL 68 165 13 39 6 1 2 9 1 16 19 0.236 .257 (-8%) .325 (-6%) .395 (-19%) .720 (-13%) -349.3
1987 WSN NL 75 207 15 44 11 0 1 21 0 12 20 0.213 .262 (-19%) .331 (-23%) .415 (-33%) .746 (-28%) -1145.8
1988 WSN NL 43 123 10 27 3 2 0 9 1 13 22 0.220 .254 (-14%) .317 (-8%) .377 (-27%) .695 (-18%) -361.4
1988 CIN NL 49 142 10 33 6 0 1 7 0 15 19 0.232 .254 (-9%) .317 (-4%) .377 (-22%) .695 (-14%) -361.4
1989 CIN NL 102 287 16 64 11 0 3 23 0 34 46 0.223 .254 (-12%) .319 (-4%) .375 (-22%) .694 (-14%) -663.5
1990 CIN NL 72 175 12 44 8 1 3 16 0 24 26 0.251 .257 (-3%) .324 (+5%) .385 (-7%) .710 (-1%) 4.6
1991 CIN NL 91 270 20 72 15 2 3 31 0 23 38 0.267 .255 (+4%) .323 (-1%) .384 (-4%) .708 (-2%) -156.2
1992 CIN NL 15 25 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1993 SFG NL 66 119 10 31 3 0 6 12 0 16 22 0.261 .265 (-2%) .332 (+4%) .403 (+8%) .735 (+6%) 158.3
1994 SFG NL 50 103 11 18 3 0 1 7 0 11 21 0.175 .269 (-35%) .338 (-25%) .424 (-45%) .763 (-36%) -666.4
1995 SFG NL 66 113 12 30 2 0 0 9 0 20 17 0.265 .266 (-1%) .337 (+11%) .417 (-32%) .755 (-13%) -166.0
1996 COL NL 116 341 34 97 20 1 8 37 2 43 65 0.284 .269 (+5%) .340 (+7%) .426 (-2%) .767 (+2%) 233.0
1997 COL NL 90 256 43 76 10 0 17 47 2 35 55 0.297 .266 (+11%) .336 (+15%) .419 (+28%) .756 (+22%) 1154.0
1998 COL NL 113 259 43 75 17 1 9 39 0 37 57 0.290 .266 (+9%) .335 (+12%) .420 (+11%) .755 (+12%) 664.4
1999 COL NL 46 106 11 27 5 0 2 11 0 17 24 0.255 .271 (-6%) .344 (+4%) .433 (-17%) .778 (-8%) -107.6
1999 CHC NL 57 150 18 39 11 2 1 17 1 28 34 0.260 .271 (-4%) .344 (+11%) .433 (-12%) .778 (-2%) -107.6
2000 CHC NL 90 229 26 49 10 0 4 25 0 44 68 0.214 .270 (-21%) .344 (-1%) .437 (-29%) .782 (-17%) -643.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS CIN 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 1071 850 5455 415 73 59

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 MIN C 18 7 41 2 1 1
1985 MIN C 7 2 9 3 0 0
1986 MIN C 64 49 332 19 2 5
1987 MON C 74 61 357 36 12 6
1988 MON C 39 36 197 20 1 1
1988 CIN C 49 42 271 18 2 2
1989 CIN C 99 87 504 50 7 2
1990 CIN C 70 53 358 26 5 1
1991 CIN C 89 77 527 29 5 7
1992 CIN C 6 5 29 2 0 0
1993 SFN C 37 24 180 14 0 4
1994 SFN C 33 20 138 9 1 1
1995 SFN C 42 24 175 21 1 2
1996 COL C 111 97 546 51 11 4
1997 COL C 78 67 428 37 6 8
1998 COL C 99 66 452 27 7 4
1999 COL C 36 27 160 15 3 1
1999 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 CHN C 49 42 282 17 4 3
2000 CHN C 71 64 469 19 5 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1071
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CHN NL $1,000,000
1999 CHN NL $200,000
1999 COL NL $1,300,000
1998 COL NL $1,500,000
1997 COL NL $650,000
1996 COL NL $525,000
1995 SFN NL $700,000
1994 SFN NL $600,000
1993 SFN NL $475,000
1992 CIN NL $750,000
1991 CIN NL $600,000
1990 CIN NL $345,000
1989 CIN NL $175,000
1988 MON NL $90,000
1987 MON NL $72,500
1986 MIN AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $9,042,500