Jake Reed (baseball)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jake Reed
Jake Reed (36906865465).jpg
Reed with the Rochester Red Wings in 2017
New York Mets – No. 52
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-29) September 29, 1992 (age 29)
Tucson, Arizona
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 6, 2021, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average3.60
Strikeouts10
Teams

Jacob Hubert Reed (born September 29, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played college baseball for the Oregon Ducks.

Career[]

Amateur career[]

Reed attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, where he played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and the American football team as a quarterback. For the baseball team as a sophomore, Reed had a 5–4 win–loss record with a 1.54 earned run average (ERA) and 70 strikeouts in 65+2⁄3 innings pitched, winning the Grossmont South League Pitcher of the Year.[1] After graduating in 2011, the Chicago White Sox selected Reed in the 40th round, with the 1,221th overall selection, of the 2011 MLB Draft.[2] He did not sign with the White Sox, opting instead to attend college.[3]

Reed enrolled at the University of Oregon to play college baseball for the Oregon Ducks baseball team. As a freshman, Reed set a Ducks' record for innings pitched by a freshman in a season.[4] In his junior year at Oregon, the Ducks transitioned Reed into a relief pitcher. Serving as the Ducks' closer, Reed had a 4–1 win–loss record, a 1.93 ERA, and 13 saves.[5] He was named to the All-Pac-12 Conference's first team.[6]

Minnesota Twins[]

The Minnesota Twins selected Reed in the fifth round, with the 140th overall selection, in the 2014 MLB Draft.[2][7] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $350,000 signing bonus.[8]

Reed began the 2014 season with the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, and was promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League during the season. He finished the 2014 season with a 3–0 win–loss record, an 0.30 ERA, seven saves, and 39 strikeouts to three walks and 11 hits allowed in 30 innings pitched between the two levels.[9] After the 2014 regular season, the Twins assigned Reed to the Arizona Fall League (AFL).[7] In week one of the AFL season, he was named the Pitcher of the Week.[10]

The Twins assigned Reed to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League to start the 2015 season, but he struggled, and was demoted to the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[9] He returned to the Arizona Fall League after the season.[9] The next year, Reed returned to Chattanooga and the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League.[9] In 2017, Reed again pitched for Rochester and Chattanooga, recording a 2.13 ERA in 27 games.[9] Reed spent the 2018 season in Rochester, recording a stellar 1.89 ERA in 30 appearances.[9] He remained in Rochester for the 2019 season, pitching to a 5–3 record and 5.76 ERA in 45 games.[9] Reed did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Los Angeles Angels[]

On November 17, 2020, Reed signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[12] He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2021 season. After pitching to an 8.44 ERA in eight appearances, Reed opted out of his contract on May 31, 2021.[13]

Los Angeles Dodgers[]

On June 4, 2021, Reed signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[14] In nine games with the team, he recorded a 2.61 ERA with 11 strikeouts. On July 6, the Dodgers added Reed to the 40-man roster and promoted him to the majors for the first time.[15] He made his debut that night against the Miami Marlins, pitching 2⁄3 of an inning, allowing two hits, an intentional walk and one run while striking out Garrett Cooper for his first MLB strikeout.[16] He pitched 5+1⁄3 innings across six games for the Dodgers while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits.[17] He was designated for assignment on July 21.[18]

Tampa Bay Rays[]

On July 25, 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays claimed Reed off waivers from the Dodgers.[19] He was designated for assignment on July 30, 2021.

New York Mets[]

On August 2, 2021, Reed was claimed off of waivers by the New York Mets.[20]

Personal life[]

Reed is married to Janie Takeda Reed, a Softball player (left fielder) for the US National Team which won a Silver Medal at the 2020 Olympics.[21]

References[]

  1. ^ "Versatile Helix QB has foes guessing". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Twins take Ducks pitcher Jake Reed with 140th pick". CSN Northwest. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Helix Baseball Draft Picks Harlin, Reed Taking Different Paths". La Mesa-mount Helix, California Patch. August 17, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "Reed's youth belies his production". Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "Jake Reed selected by Minnesota Twins with 140th overall pick in 2014 MLB draft". OregonLive.com. June 6, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  6. ^ "Pac-12 announces baseball all-Conference honors". Pac 12. May 28, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Former Oregon Ducks closer Jake Reed joins the Arizona Fall League". OregonLive.com. September 2, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. ^ "Former Oregon closer Jake Reed signs with Minnesota Twins". OregonLive.com. June 18, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "Jake Reed Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Twins prospect Reed earns AFL pitching honor". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  11. ^ Jeff Todd (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  12. ^ RotoWire Staff. "Angels' Jake Reed: Invited to Angels' camp". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "Jake Reed Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  14. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  15. ^ Adams, Steve (July 6, 2021). "Dodgers Designate Steven Souza Jr. For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  16. ^ "Dodgers vs Marlins play-by-play - July 6, 2021". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  17. ^ "Jake Reed Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  18. ^ Franco, Anthony (July 21, 2021). "Dodgers Acquire Billy McKinney From Mets". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  19. ^ Zencka, TC (July 25, 2021). "Rays Claim Jake Reed Off Waivers From Dodgers, Place Collin McHugh On 10-Day Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  20. ^ "Mets to Claim Jake Reed off Waivers from Rays".
  21. ^ "Jake Reed makes MLB debut as reliever for Los Angeles Dodgers, while wife prepares for Olympics". ESPN.com. July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""