Kevin Reese, baseball player, 2005-2006

Kevin Reese

Born: 3/11/1978 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-26 | Final Game: 2006-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kevin Patrick Reese

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Biography

Kevin Reese, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2006. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 12 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .385, which highlighted his potential as a hitter during his limited time on the field. Reese contributed 5 hits, including 1 run batted in (RBI), and managed to steal 1 base, demonstrating his ability to contribute both offensively and on the base paths. Reese's time in the Major Leagues coincided with a transition period in baseball, marked by heightened scrutiny on players and performance-enhancing drugs. While his career did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, his performance in those 12 games left a memorable impression on fans and scouts alike. Despite the brevity of his time in the big leagues, Reese's .385 batting average remains a notable highlight, indicating his ability to make the most of his opportunities when called upon.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 13 2 5 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.385 0.500 0.385 0.885 0.0

Career AVG .385 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +44.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +49.9% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.885 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — +16.6% above 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
2005 NYY AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYY AL 10 12 2 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.417 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 3 4 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 NYA OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
2006 NYA OF 4 2 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Diego San Diego CA 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000