Darren Reed
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Darren Reed was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the New York Mets, the Montreal Expos, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .183 with 28 hits, 6 home runs, and 16 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-05-01
- Last Game
- 1992-09-30
Full name: Darren A. Douglass Reed
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 153 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 45 | .183 | .240 | .366 | .606 | -159 |
Career AVG .183 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .606 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 26 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | 42 | 81 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .173 | .255 (-32%) | .322 (-26%) | .377 (+1%) | .699 (-11%) | -159.1 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 14 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -159.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 82 | 153 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 45 | .183 | — | — | — | — | -318 | ||
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
View full game log (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 69 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 7 | .203 |
| Away | 49 | 84 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 9 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-30 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-28 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-27 | MIN | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-09-26 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-20 | MIN | LAA | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-18 | MIN | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-16 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-12 | MIN | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-11 | MIN | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Darren Reed's recorded salaries total $387,000 over 3 seasons, 1991 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Reed's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1990.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $158,000 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | $119,000 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | $110,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $387,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura College | Ventura | CA | 1984 |
Darren Reed: the record in brief
May 1, 1990 and September 30, 1992 bracket Darren Reed's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1990), the Montreal Expos (1992), and the Minnesota Twins (1992). Reed is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. Reed batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 16, 1965, in Ojai, CA, USA. Reed's full given name, per the bio, is Darren A. Douglass Reed.
In 82 games and 153 at bats, Reed batted .183 with 28 hits, along with 6 homers and 16 RBI. The on-base percentage is .240 and the slugging percentage .366, for an OPS of .606. Reed's .183 average ran 28.7% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 14.1% below league average (.606 against .705). The hits column peaks at 14, in 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .173 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darren Reed
- What years did Darren Reed play?
- Darren Reed played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Darren Reed a pitcher?
- No. Darren Reed was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Darren Reed hit?
- Darren Reed hit 6 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What teams did Darren Reed play for?
- Darren Reed played for 3 teams: the New York Mets (1990), the Montreal Expos (1992), and the Minnesota Twins (1992).
- What were Darren Reed's career stats?
- In 82 games, Darren Reed had 28 hits, 6 home runs, 16 RBI, 17 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .183 batting average.
- How much did Darren Reed earn in his career?
- Darren Reed's recorded salaries total $387,000 over 3 seasons, 1991 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Reed's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1990.
- What was Darren Reed's salary?
- Darren Reed's last recorded salary was $158,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $158,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $110,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1993.
- What position did Darren Reed play?
- Darren Reed played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darren Reed and how much did he weigh?
- Darren Reed was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Darren Reed hit each season?
- Darren Reed's home runs by season: 1 in 1990 and 5 in 1992. His most in one season was 5, in 1992.
- What was Darren Reed's career batting average?
- Darren Reed batted .183 over his career, with 28 hits in 153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darren Reed have?
- Darren Reed drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Darren Reed in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darren Reed has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.