Chad Reineke, baseball player, 2008-2011

Chad Reineke

Born: 4/9/1982 in Defiance, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-08-16 | Final Game: 2011-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Chad Karl Reineke

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Biography

Chad Reineke was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2011. Born in 1982, Reineke made his Major League Baseball debut on August 16, 2008, and showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher. Throughout his brief career, he played for multiple teams and finished with a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.76. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 17 strikeouts during his time in the league. Despite never recording a save, Reineke contributed to his teams as a reliable arm out of the bullpen. Reineke's playing era coincided with a transitional phase in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on pitching depth and the strategic use of relievers. Although his career was relatively short, his journey through the majors highlighted the challenges faced by many pitchers attempting to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. After retiring from professional baseball, Reineke left behind a legacy that reflects the determination and perseverance required to reach the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 7 5 0 0 0 29.7 26 19 5 18 17 5.76 0

Career ERA 5.76 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 37.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2008 SDP NL 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 18.0 14 10 12 13 5.00 4.32 (-16%) -
2009 OAK AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 7 4 0 1 7.20 — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.7 5 5 6 3 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 8 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 66.2% 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
2008 SDP NL 4 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 7 5 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SDN P 4 3 0 0 0 0
2009 OAK P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2011 CIN P 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004