Ken Reynolds, baseball player, 1970-1976

Ken Reynolds

Born: 1/4/1947 in Trevose, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-05 | Final Game: 1976-07-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Lee Reynolds

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Biography

Ken Reynolds was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1976. Born in 1947, Reynolds made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills as a reliable pitcher with a competitive edge. Reynolds finished his career with a record of 7-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He struck out 197 batters over his time in the league, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his teams defensively. Notably, he recorded 1 save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher who could also be relied upon in crucial moments of games. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, Reynolds' contributions to the teams he played for during the 1970s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 29 103 51 4 1 1 375.7 370 186 29 196 197 4.46 0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1970 PHI NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2.3 3 0 4 1 0.00 — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 5 9 35 25 2 1 0 162.3 163 81 82 81 4.49 3.47 (-29%) -2062.0
1972 PHI NL 2 15 33 23 2 0 0 154.3 149 73 60 87 4.26 3.26 (-30%) -2489.2
1973 ATL AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 7.3 5 6 10 3 7.36 — -
1975 STL NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 17.0 12 3 11 7 1.59 3.71 (+57%) -
1976 SDP NL 0 3 19 2 0 0 1 32.3 38 23 29 18 6.40 3.51 (-82%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 97 7 18 1 1 0 2 0 6 22 0.186 0.240 0.216 0.457 -213.1

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1970 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 36 50 4 10 0 1 0 2 0 3 16 0.200 .249 (-20%) .316 (-18%) .365 (-34%) .682 (-27%) -213.1
1972 PHI NL 48 40 3 8 1 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 STL NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 SDP NL 19 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 103 51 16 61 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI P 4 0 1 1 1 0
1971 PHI P 35 25 5 25 2 1
1972 PHI P 33 23 4 23 1 1
1973 ML4 P 2 1 0 3 0 2
1975 SLN P 10 0 4 6 0 0
1976 SDN P 19 2 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 103

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas NM 1965, 1966