Pokey Reese, baseball player, 1997-2004

Pokey Reese

Born: 6/10/1973 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-01 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Calvin Reese

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Biography

Pokey Reese, born in 1973, was a prominent position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and agility on the field, Reese became a key figure for teams such as the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 856 games, accumulating 704 hits, 44 home runs, and 271 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .248. His speed on the basepaths was notable, as he recorded 144 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Reese's playing style was emblematic of the late 1990s and early 2000s era, where defensive prowess and base running were highly valued. His contributions were particularly significant during his time with the Reds, where he became a fan favorite for his hustle and determination. Despite not being a prolific hitter, his defensive capabilities and speed made him an essential asset to his teams, helping to shape the dynamics of games during his tenure. After retiring in 2004, Reese left behind a legacy as a reliable player whose impact resonated both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
856 2833 366 704 128 17 44 271 144 226 531 0.248 0.307 0.352 0.659 -8082.2

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1997 CIN NL 128 397 48 87 15 0 4 26 25 31 82 0.219 .266 (-18%) .336 (-16%) .419 (-32%) .756 (-24%) -1925.8
1998 CIN NL 59 133 20 34 2 2 1 16 3 14 28 0.256 .266 (-4%) .335 (-4%) .420 (-23%) .755 (-15%) -346.2
1999 CIN NL 149 585 85 167 37 5 10 52 38 35 81 0.285 .271 (+5%) .344 (-4%) .433 (-4%) .778 (-4%) -628.2
2000 CIN NL 135 518 76 132 20 6 12 46 29 45 86 0.255 .270 (-6%) .344 (-8%) .437 (-12%) .782 (-10%) -1138.5
2001 CIN NL 133 428 50 96 20 2 9 40 25 34 82 0.224 .263 (-15%) .332 (-15%) .426 (-19%) .758 (-17%) -1587.8
2002 PIT NL 119 421 46 111 25 0 4 50 12 41 81 0.264 .261 (+1%) .331 (avg) .416 (-16%) .747 (-9%) -700.4
2003 PIT NL 37 107 9 23 2 0 1 12 6 9 31 0.215 .264 (-19%) .332 (-18%) .422 (-38%) .754 (-29%) -558.2
2004 BOS AL 96 244 32 54 7 2 3 29 6 17 60 0.221 .266 (-17%) .335 (-19%) .427 (-29%) .762 (-25%) -1197.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALCS BOS 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2004 ALDS1 BOS 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 WS BOS 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 521 487 1127 1518 41 335
3B 40 25 22 48 1 7
SS 293 234 412 715 38 138

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CIN 2B 8 4 9 20 0 2
1997 CIN 3B 8 1 2 3 0 0
1997 CIN SS 110 92 171 261 15 56
1998 CIN 2B 3 1 6 9 0 3
1998 CIN 3B 32 24 20 45 1 7
1998 CIN SS 18 13 24 24 7 7
1999 CIN 2B 146 144 325 409 7 91
1999 CIN SS 16 3 15 16 0 4
2000 CIN 2B 133 129 289 393 14 88
2001 CIN 2B 51 46 100 142 5 28
2001 CIN SS 78 70 117 224 10 34
2002 PIT 2B 117 116 283 363 8 84
2003 PIT 2B 33 29 66 119 6 24
2004 BOS 2B 30 18 49 63 1 15
2004 BOS SS 71 56 85 190 6 37

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 521
Third Base 40
Shortstop 293

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Gold Glove 2B
1999 Gold Glove 2B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SEA AL $900,000
2004 BOS AL $1,000,000
2003 PIT NL $2,500,000
2002 PIT NL $1,750,000
2001 CIN NL $3,200,000
2000 CIN NL $1,950,000
1999 CIN NL $270,000
1998 CIN NL $220,000
1997 CIN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $11,940,000