Michael Reed (baseball)
Michael Reed | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S. | November 18, 1992|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 26, 2015, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 1, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .186 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 0 |
Teams | |
Michael Benton Reed (born November 18, 1992) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants.
High school
Reed was born in Maplewood, Minnesota. Before playing professionally, he attended Leander High School in Leander, Texas. He was named one of the top-200 prospects heading into the 2011 draft, coming in at #160.[1]
Professional career
Milwaukee Brewers
Though some thought he would go as high as the first round in the draft,
Reed made his Major League Debut on September 26, 2015.[citation needed] Reed was one of nine players who competed to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.[5]
Reed spent the 2017 season with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, playing in 54 games and hitting .208/.346/.351 with seven home runs and 17 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[6]
Atlanta Braves
On February 24, 2018, Reed signed a minor league deal with the Braves. He began the season with the Mississippi Braves and promoted to the Gwinnett Stripers of the Triple-A International League. He was called up to the major leagues on July 2, 2018, but was optioned back to Gwinnett the next day. He was recalled on July 20.[citation needed]
San Francisco Giants
On October 31, 2018, the
Personal
His father, Benton Reed, played in the National Football League.
References
- ^ America, Baseball. "BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Rankings: Organization Top 10 Prospects: 2013 Milwaukee Brewers Top 10 Prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Leander's Michael Reed could go high in MLB draft". statesman.com. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Michael Reed Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "2014 Florida State League Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Nine Brewers to compete for center-field job".
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Twins Claim Michael Reed".
- ^ Hayes, Dan (March 23, 2019). "MNTwins have traded OF Michael Reed to SFGiants". twitter.com. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Giants land Pillar from Blue Jays for 3 players". MLB.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)