Jose Reyes, baseball player, 145 home runs, 2003-2018

Jose Reyes

Born: 6/11/1983 in Villa Gonzalez, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2003-06-10 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jose Bernabe Reyes

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Biography

José Reyes, born in 1983, was a dynamic position player who left a significant mark on Major League Baseball during his career from 2003 to 2018. Known for his electrifying speed and exciting playing style, Reyes became a cornerstone of the New York Mets during the early years of his career. He played in 1,877 games and finished with a career batting average of .283, amassing 2,138 hits and 145 home runs. His prowess on the base paths was highlighted by an impressive total of 517 stolen bases, making him one of the premier base stealers of his era. Reyes was a four-time All-Star, celebrated not only for his offensive contributions but also for his ability to ignite his team's energy on the field. His career unfolded during a period marked by high offensive output and a focus on athleticism, allowing him to thrive as a leadoff hitter capable of setting the tone for his team's offense. Reyes's legacy is characterized by his blend of speed, agility, and hitting ability, which made him a fan favorite and a respected competitor throughout his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1877 7552 1180 2138 387 131 145 719 517 589 914 0.283 0.334 0.427 0.761 3899.1

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.761 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near 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
2003 NYN NL 69 274 47 84 12 4 5 32 13 13 36 0.307 .264 (+16%) .332 (+1%) .422 (+3%) .754 (+2%) 29.8
2004 NYN NL 53 220 33 56 16 2 2 14 19 5 31 0.255 .266 (-4%) .335 (-19%) .427 (-13%) .762 (-16%) -687.1
2005 NYN NL 161 696 99 190 24 17 7 58 60 27 78 0.273 .264 (+3%) .330 (-9%) .418 (-8%) .749 (-8%) -1443.8
2006 NYN NL 153 647 122 194 30 17 19 81 64 53 81 0.300 .269 (+11%) .336 (+5%) .431 (+13%) .768 (+9%) 1209.9
2007 NYN NL 160 681 119 191 36 12 12 57 78 77 78 0.280 .268 (+5%) .335 (+5%) .422 (avg) .758 (+2%) 403.1
2008 NYN NL 159 688 113 204 37 19 16 68 56 66 82 0.297 .263 (+12%) .333 (+7%) .416 (+14%) .749 (+11%) 1505.7
2009 NYN NL 36 147 18 41 7 2 2 15 11 18 19 0.279 .262 (+6%) .332 (+7%) .417 (-6%) .750 (avg) 20.8
2010 NYN NL 133 563 83 159 29 10 11 54 30 31 63 0.282 .257 (+10%) .325 (-2%) .402 (+6%) .728 (+3%) 143.8
2011 NYN NL 126 537 101 181 31 16 7 44 39 43 41 0.337 .255 (+32%) .320 (+20%) .399 (+24%) .719 (+22%) 2193.8
2012 MIA NL 160 642 86 184 37 12 11 57 40 63 56 0.287 .254 (+13%) .318 (+9%) .405 (+7%) .724 (+8%) 987.8
2013 TOR AL 93 382 58 113 20 0 10 37 15 34 47 0.296 .253 (+17%) .317 (+11%) .396 (+8%) .714 (+9%) 697.2
2014 TOR AL 143 610 94 175 33 4 9 51 30 38 73 0.287 .251 (+14%) .313 (+4%) .386 (+3%) .700 (+4%) 382.5
2015 TOR AL 69 288 36 82 17 0 4 34 16 17 38 0.285 .254 (+12%) .316 (+2%) .404 (-5%) .721 (-2%) -103.0
2015 COL NL 47 193 21 50 8 2 3 19 8 9 24 0.259 .254 (+2%) .316 (-8%) .404 (-9%) .721 (-9%) -103.0
2016 NYN NL 60 255 45 68 13 4 8 24 9 23 49 0.267 .255 (+4%) .321 (+1%) .417 (+6%) .738 (+4%) 158.9
2017 NYN NL 145 501 75 123 25 7 15 58 24 50 79 0.246 .254 (-4%) .324 (-3%) .425 (-3%) .750 (-3%) -363.9
2018 NYN NL 110 228 30 43 12 3 4 16 5 22 39 0.189 .247 (-24%) .318 (-18%) .409 (-22%) .727 (-20%) -918.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 5 6 2 2 0 54.00 0

Career ERA 54.00 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 1201.4% 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
2018 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 5 6 2 0 54.00 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 48 7 11 1 1 1 5 3 5 0.229

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLWC NYN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2006 NLCS NYN 7 32 5 9 1 1 1 2 1 3 0.281
2006 NLDS1 NYN 3 12 2 2 0 0 0 3 2 2 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 84 72 123 192 7 43
3B 114 102 56 171 13 12
OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1627 1603 2092 4363 181 911

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 NYN SS 69 69 107 215 9 42
2004 NYN 2B 43 41 75 117 4 26
2004 NYN SS 10 7 18 26 2 5
2005 NYN SS 161 159 236 428 18 105
2006 NYN SS 149 148 176 390 17 72
2007 NYN SS 160 160 203 445 12 88
2008 NYN SS 158 159 221 422 17 89
2009 NYN SS 35 35 50 90 5 12
2010 NYN SS 133 132 179 362 15 77
2011 NYN SS 124 124 175 361 18 75
2012 MIA SS 160 160 226 419 18 105
2013 TOR SS 92 92 95 240 9 51
2014 TOR SS 142 142 160 371 19 75
2015 TOR SS 69 69 84 177 13 38
2015 COL SS 47 47 63 161 3 32
2016 NYN 3B 50 50 26 83 6 6
2016 NYN SS 13 10 9 26 0 5
2017 NYN 2B 28 23 39 54 0 14
2017 NYN 3B 36 31 18 59 5 3
2017 NYN OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
2017 NYN SS 80 71 75 182 3 34
2018 NYN 2B 13 8 9 21 3 3
2018 NYN 3B 28 21 12 29 2 3
2018 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 NYN SS 25 19 15 48 3 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 84
Third Base 114
Shortstop 1627
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2007 Player of the Month April
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-06-24
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-06-17
2006 Silver Slugger SS
2006 TSN All-Star SS

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 COL NL $22,000,000
2015 TOR AL $22,000,000
2014 TOR AL $16,000,000
2013 TOR AL $10,000,000
2012 MIA NL $10,000,000
2011 NYN NL $11,000,000
2010 NYN NL $9,375,000
2009 NYN NL $6,125,000
2008 NYN NL $4,375,000
2007 NYN NL $2,875,000
2006 NYN NL $401,500
2005 NYN NL $332,000
2004 NYN NL $307,500
Total Career Earnings $114,791,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 31.0 448 0
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 3.0 448 0
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 16.0 448 0
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 98.0 448 0
2005 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 448 0
2003 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 160 0