Reid Cornelius

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2000)

Reid Cornelius was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000 for the Montreal Expos, the New York Mets, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 8-17 with a 4.91 ERA and 101 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 8–17
ERA 4.91
WHIP 1.47
SO 101
Pitcher PIV -2481.4
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 200 lb
Born
6/2/1970 in Thomasville, AL, USA
MLB Debut
1995-04-29
Last Game
2000-09-30

Full name: Jonathan Reid Cornelius

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Career Pitching Statistics

Reid Cornelius — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 17 45 33 0 0 0 211.0 226 115 30 85 101 4.91 -2481.4

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 4.65 across their career seasons — 5.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Reid Cornelius — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1995 MON NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 9.0 11 8 5 4 8.00 4.45 (-80%) 0.0
1995 NYN NL 3 7 10 10 0 0 0 57.2 64 33 25 35 5.15 4.45 (-16%) -856.9
1999 FLO NL 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 19.1 16 7 5 12 3.26 4.71 (+31%) 989.9
2000 FLO NL 4 10 22 21 0 0 0 125.0 135 67 50 50 4.82 4.77 (-1%) -2614.4
Career · 4 seasons 8 17 45 33 0 0 0 211.0 226 115 85 101 4.91 — -2,481

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Reid Cornelius — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 62 1 8 2 0 0 1 0 0 21 .129 .129 .161 .290 0

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS .290 vs. league average .773 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Reid Cornelius — 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
1995 MON NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 NYN NL 10 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 .100 — — — — 0.0
1999 FLO NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200 — — — — 0.0
2000 FLO NL 23 37 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 12 .135 — — — — 0.0
Career · 4 seasons 46 62 1 8 2 0 0 1 0 0 21 .129 — — — — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Reid Cornelius — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home21290601.207
Away25331200.061

Pitching — Home / Away

Reid Cornelius — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home2096.21024438614.10
Away25114.11247147405.59

Last 10 Games — Batting

Reid Cornelius — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2000-09-30 MIAPHIW 201000100
2000-09-20 MIAWSNL 200000001
2000-09-14 MIAATLL 100000000
2000-09-05 MIAHOUL 100000001
2000-08-30 MIASTLL 201100000
2000-08-25 MIACINL 100000000
2000-08-19 MIACOLL 300000001
2000-08-13 MIASDPL 201000001
2000-08-12 MIASDPL 100000000
2000-08-07 MIASTLL 200000002

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Reid Cornelius — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2000-09-30 MIAPHI W 4.0633031
2000-09-20 MIAWSN L 5.2843223
2000-09-14 MIAATL L 5.2844320
2000-09-05 MIAHOU L 3.1888201
2000-08-30 MIASTL — 6.0422152
2000-08-25 MIACIN L 5.0933030
2000-08-19 MIACOL L 5.2554411
2000-08-13 MIASDP — 7.0422360
2000-08-07 MIASTL — 6.1610230
2000-08-02 MIAHOU — 5.0744412

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Reid Cornelius — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 33 15 43 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Reid Cornelius — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MON P 8 0 3 0 0 0
1995 NYN P 10 10 4 12 1 2
1999 FLO P 5 2 0 5 0 0
2000 FLO P 22 21 8 26 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Reid Cornelius — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Reid Cornelius's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cornelius's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.

Reid Cornelius — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $109,000

Reid Cornelius: the record in brief

Reid Cornelius's major league career runs from a debut on April 29, 1995 to a final game on September 30, 2000. By club, Cornelius's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1995), the New York Mets (1995), and the Florida Marlins (1999 to 2000). Born on June 2, 1970, in Thomasville, AL, USA, Cornelius is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'0" and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Jonathan Reid Cornelius.

Across 45 games (33 starts), Cornelius recorded 8 wins against 17 losses with a 4.91 ERA. The same table counts 101 strikeouts. Against a 4.65 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.91 mark was 5.4% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.82 in 2000, when the league's was 4.77.

At the plate, Cornelius went 8 for 62, a .129 average.

Cornelius appears at one position only: pitcher, in 45 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 15 putouts and 43 assists.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reid Cornelius

What years did Reid Cornelius play?
Reid Cornelius played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000.
Was Reid Cornelius a pitcher?
Yes. Reid Cornelius pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 101 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Reid Cornelius hit?
Reid Cornelius hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
What teams did Reid Cornelius play for?
Reid Cornelius played for 3 teams: the Montreal Expos (1995), the New York Mets (1995), and the Florida Marlins (1999–2000).
What were Reid Cornelius's career stats?
In 45 games, Reid Cornelius went 8-17 with a 4.91 ERA, 101 strikeouts, and 211.0 innings pitched.
How much did Reid Cornelius earn in his career?
Reid Cornelius's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cornelius's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.
What was Reid Cornelius's salary?
Reid Cornelius's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1995.
What position did Reid Cornelius play?
Reid Cornelius played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Reid Cornelius and how much did he weigh?
Reid Cornelius was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
What was Reid Cornelius's career ERA?
Reid Cornelius finished with a 4.91 career ERA, going 8-17 with 101 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Reid Cornelius have?
Reid Cornelius recorded 101 career strikeouts.
Is Reid Cornelius in the Hall of Fame?
No. Reid Cornelius has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.