Chris Reed (baseball)
Chris Reed | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: London, England, United Kingdom | May 20, 1990|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
August 1, 2015, for the Miami Marlins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 3, 2015, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 4.50 |
Strikeouts | 1 |
Teams | |
Christopher William Reed (born May 20, 1990) is an English born former professional baseball pitcher. He played in two games in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins in 2015. Reed has also represented Great Britain internationally.
Early life
Reed was born in London and spent the first year of his life in England where his father was working. The family thereafter relocated to Southern California.[1][2]
Career
Amateur career
Reed attended
Los Angeles Dodgers
The
Reed was selected to represent the "World Team" in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game[6] and represented the Great Britain national baseball team in the qualifying rounds of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The Dodgers assigned him to the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. In 2013, he spent the entire season with the Lookouts and was 4–11 with a 3.86 ERA in 29 appearances (25 starts). In 2014, he was selected to the mid-season Southern League All-Star Game.[7][8] He was promoted to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes on August 7, 2014.[9] He made five starts for the Isotopes, and was 0–3 with a 10.97 ERA.
On November 20, 2014, he was added to the Dodgers 40 man roster in order to protect him from the
Miami Marlins
Reed was traded by the Dodgers to the
He announced his retirement on February 17, 2017.[16] On April 20, 2018, he came out of retirement to re-sign with the Marlins and was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers. He was later promoted to Double A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and pitched out of the bullpen.[17]
New Britain Bees
On July 14, 2018, Reed signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League. He became a free agent following the 2018 season. Reed later re-signed with the Bees on July 12, 2019. He became a free agent following the season.
Long Island Ducks
On May 7, 2021, Reed signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[18] In 23 bullpen appearances, he registered a 1–2 record with a 7.98 ERA and 13 strikeouts. On August 24, 2021, Reed announced his retirement from professional baseball.[19]
International career
Reed was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.[20]
References
- FOX Sports. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ "Baseball: The rise of Chris Reed". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. June 6, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ "Dodgers draft LHP Chris Reed from Stanford". Usatoday.com. June 6, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ Kevin Baxter (March 14, 2015). "Dodgers' Zach Lee, Chris Reed get second chances for first impressions". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (May 24, 2013). "Prospects pack rosters for Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ McCarter, Mark (June 3, 2014). "Eight players from first-half champion Huntsville Stars on Southern League All-Star roster". Huntsville Times. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ Norris, Josh (June 5, 2014). "Bryant, Stephenson, Lamb Top Depleted List Of Southern League All-Stars". Baseball America. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ Shaikin, Bill (August 7, 2014). "With Josh Beckett injured, Dodgers add one pitcher and look for more". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ Dilbeck, Steve (November 20, 2014). "Dodgers add Zach Lee, Chris Reed, Scott Schebler to 40-man roster". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Drillers Opening Roster Taking Shape". MILB.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ Hoornstra, JP (April 29, 2015). "Dodgers put their faith in rookie Joc Pederson at the top". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ Hernandez, Dylan (July 10, 2015). "Former first-rounder Chris Reed designated for assignment by Dodgers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Dodgers acquire pitcher Grant Dayton from Miami". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina (August 1, 2015). "Marlins recall Adam Conley, Chris Reed from Triple-A". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ "Marlins' Chris Reed: Announces retirement".
- ^ "Chris Reed Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Ducks Ink 2015 Miami Marlins Southpaw Chris Reed". 7 May 2021.
- ^ Atlantic League Transactions
- ^ "Great Britain baseball men's team announces roster for 2022 World Baseball Classic qualifier". British Baseball Federation. September 15, 2022. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)