Michael Reed, baseball player, 2015-2019

Michael Reed

Born: 11/18/1992 in Maplewood, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-09-26 | Final Game: 2019-04-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Michael Benton Reed

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Biography

Michael Reed, born in 1992, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2019. He made his mark in the game during a time characterized by high offensive output and a focus on power hitting, yet his playing style was more centered on speed and defense. Reed appeared in 26 games during his time in the majors, where he accumulated 8 hits and showcased his agility with a stolen base, reflecting his potential as a base runner. Despite his limited playing time, Reed's career batting average finished at .186, and he did not record any home runs or RBIs, underscoring the challenges he faced at the plate in a competitive era. His tenure in the league, though short, added to the rich tapestry of player narratives that populate baseball history, demonstrating the hurdles many athletes encounter in their pursuit of success at the highest level. Reed's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication required to compete, even when the individual statistics do not fully capture the effort and skill involved.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 43 6 8 1 0 0 0 1 2 19 0.186 0.222 0.209 0.432 0.0

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 41.4% 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
2015 MIL NL 7 6 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIL NL 8 22 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2018 ATL NL 7 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2019 SFG NL 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 10 24 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 MIL OF 3 1 4 0 0 0
2016 MIL OF 7 7 18 1 1 0
2018 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 SFN OF 4 2 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 5
Right Field 5