R. J. Reynolds

Born: 4/19/1959 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-01 | Final Game: 1990-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert James Reynolds

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Biography

R. J. Reynolds, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990. A versatile position player, Reynolds showcased his talents over the course of 786 games, where he compiled a total of 605 hits and recorded 35 home runs. His career batting average of .267 reflected his ability to be a consistent presence at the plate, while his 294 RBIs underscored his capability to drive in runs during critical moments of games. Reynolds was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 109 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Competing during an era that bridged the late 1980s, Reynolds contributed to the evolving nature of the game as players began to emphasize both power and speed. His contributions to his teams were significant, making him a respected figure in the league during his playing days. After retiring on October 2, 1990, Reynolds left behind a legacy as a skilled player who embodied the competitive spirit of baseball in his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
786	2270	288	605	121	17	35	294	109	190	419	0.267	0.321	0.381	0.702	-884.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.713 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
1983	LAD	NL	24	55	5	13	0	0	2	11	5	3	11	0.236	.260 (-9%)	.324 (-18%)	.389 (-11%)	.714 (-14%)	-150.0
1984	LAD	NL	73	240	24	62	12	2	2	24	7	14	38	0.258	.259 (-1%)	.322 (-7%)	.384 (-9%)	.707 (-8%)	-383.1
1985	LAD	NL	73	207	22	55	10	4	0	25	6	13	31	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.323 (-5%)	.390 (-10%)	.714 (-7%)	-324.9
1985	PIT	NL	31	130	22	40	5	3	3	17	12	9	18	0.308	.257 (+20%)	.323 (+10%)	.390 (+18%)	.714 (+15%)	-324.9
1986	PIT	NL	118	402	63	108	30	2	9	48	16	40	78	0.269	.257 (+4%)	.325 (+3%)	.395 (+6%)	.720 (+5%)	345.3
1987	PIT	NL	117	335	47	87	24	1	7	51	14	34	80	0.260	.262 (-1%)	.331 (-3%)	.415 (-4%)	.746 (-3%)	-272.1
1988	PIT	NL	130	323	35	80	14	2	6	51	15	20	62	0.248	.254 (-3%)	.317 (-9%)	.377 (-5%)	.695 (-7%)	-511.0
1989	PIT	NL	125	363	45	98	16	2	6	48	22	34	66	0.270	.254 (+6%)	.319 (+4%)	.375 (avg)	.694 (+2%)	115.5
1990	PIT	NL	95	215	25	62	10	1	0	19	12	23	35	0.288	.257 (+12%)	.324 (+9%)	.385 (-11%)	.710 (-2%)	-7.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	NLCS	PIT	6	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	629	520	1056	37	30	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	LAN	OF	18	11	25	2	2	1
1984	LAN	OF	63	57	104	4	3	1
1985	LAN	OF	54	50	94	3	3	0
1985	PIT	OF	31	31	65	3	3	0
1986	PIT	OF	112	97	190	2	9	0
1987	PIT	OF	99	79	134	7	1	2
1988	PIT	OF	95	68	142	7	4	2
1989	PIT	OF	98	83	200	6	2	3
1990	PIT	OF	59	44	102	3	3	0