| Ryan Reid | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1985-04-24) April 24, 1985 Portland, Maine, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 3, 2013, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 4, 2013, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 1.64 |
| Strikeouts | 7 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Ryan Allen Reid (born April 24, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013. Mainly, Reid worked as a relief pitcher for these major teams.
Early life and amateur career
Reid was born and raised in Portland, Maine. He played baseball at Deering High School with fellow future Major League Baseball player Ryan Flaherty.[1] Reid played college baseball at James Madison University for the Dukes. In 2006, he set a school record with 124 strikeouts in a season, beating the record set by Scott Forster 22 years earlier by a margin of 19.[2][3]
Career
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays drafted Reid in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft.[4] After seven seasons with the Rays, Reid became a free agent.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Reid to a minor league contract after the 2012 season with an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player.[5] He started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. The Pirates promoted Reid to the major leagues on June 3, 2013, and he made his major league debut that day.[6] Over the course of seven games From June 3 through July 4 that season, Reid pitched 11 innings for the Pirates. These would prove to be the only 11 innings of Reid’s major league career.[7] He was optioned back to Indianapolis on July 7 when A. J. Burnett returned from the disabled list.
Reid was designated for assignment by the Pirates on December 13, 2013, following the signings of Edinson Vólquez and Clint Barmes.[8]
New York Mets
On December 23, 2013, Reid was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.[9] On April 2, 2014, Reid was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.[10] In 48 relief appearances for Las Vegas, he posted a 5-2 record and 4.91 ERA with 56 strikeouts and four saves across 69+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7]
Miami Marlins
On November 14, 2014, Reid signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[11] He was a non-roster invitee to training camp in 2015, but did not make the final roster.[12] Reid missed the entirety of the 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.[13]
Reid returned to action in 2016, recording a 1.04 ERA across six appearances for the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads.[14] He was released by the Marlins organization on May 28, 2016.[15]
Somerset Patriots
On June 6, 2016, Reid signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] He made 14 scoreless appearances for the Patriots, recording nine strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched.
References
- ^ Solloway, Steve (March 27, 2013). "Maybe Reid between the lines". Press Herald.
- ^ "Ryan Reid Drafted By Pirates, Becomes JMUs 12th MLB Player". James Madison University. June 3, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Reid Sets JMU Season Strikeout Record, Dukes Prevail 4–2 at Towson". James Madison University. May 6, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Unhittable Reid records first win". Minor League Baseball. July 30, 2006.
- ^ "Pirates Agree to Terms with Seven Minor League Free Agents; Five Invited to Major League Spring Training". Pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014.
- ^ "Pirates notebook: Ryan Reid, Jared Hughes join worn-out bullpen".
- ^ a b "Forgotten Pittsburgh Pirates: Relief Pitcher Ryan Reid". Rum Bunter. June 22, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Designate Ryan Reid, Jerry Sands". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Mets Claim Ryan Reid". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Mets Outright Ryan Reid Off Of 40-Man Roster". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Vasquez, Mejia, Allen, Wren, Owens". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Driver, David (March 18, 2015). "Former Deering High pitcher hopes to return to majors with Marlins". Press Herald.
- ^ "After Tommy John, reliever 'lucky' to make Patriots connection". mycentraljersey.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Reid - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Reid Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Pitcher Ryan Reid". franklinreporter.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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