Ronn Reynolds, baseball player, 1982-1990

Ronn Reynolds

Born: 9/28/1958 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-29 | Final Game: 1990-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ronn Dwayne Reynolds

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Biography

Ronn Reynolds was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until 1990. Born in 1958, Reynolds made his mark in the league during a time characterized by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the burgeoning emphasis on power hitting and speed. Over his career, he appeared in 143 games, where he accumulated 67 hits, 4 home runs, and 21 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .188. His playing style was emblematic of the era's utility players, known for their versatility rather than their offensive prowess. Despite his modest statistics, Reynolds contributed to his teams in various capacities, often fulfilling roles that required adaptability and resilience. He played during a period when the game was evolving, with teams beginning to prioritize specialized roles and defensive capabilities. While he may not have achieved the standout numbers that many of his contemporaries did, Reynolds was part of the fabric of his teams, embodying the hard-working spirit of a player who dedicated himself to the game. Following his retirement on July 5, 1990, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the journey of countless players who contributed to the sport in significant yet understated ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 356 22 67 12 0 4 21 0 18 96 0.188 0.228 0.256 0.483 -1629.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1982 NYN NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 24 66 4 13 1 0 0 2 0 8 12 0.197 .260 (-24%) .324 (-14%) .389 (-46%) .714 (-31%) -321.6
1985 NYN NL 28 43 4 9 2 0 0 1 0 0 18 0.209 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 43 126 8 27 4 0 3 10 0 5 30 0.214 .257 (-17%) .325 (-26%) .395 (-20%) .720 (-22%) -511.3
1987 HOU NL 38 102 5 17 4 0 1 7 0 3 29 0.167 .262 (-37%) .331 (-43%) .415 (-43%) .746 (-43%) -796.1
1990 SDP NL 8 15 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 139 104 628 57 16 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYN C 2 2 3 0 0 0
1983 NYN C 24 23 99 14 7 2
1985 NYN C 25 11 86 9 1 2
1986 PHI C 42 35 198 16 2 3
1987 HOU C 38 30 216 16 6 1
1990 SDN C 8 3 26 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 139

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 HOU NL $80,000
1986 PHI NL $66,000
Total Career Earnings $146,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1979, 1980
Garden City Community College Garden City KS 1977, 1978