Howie Reed
Born: 12/21/1936 in Dallas, TX, USA
Died: 12/7/1984 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-13 | Final Game: 1971-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Howard Dean Reed
Biography
Howie Reed was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1936, whose career spanned from 1958 to September 17, 1971. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Reed played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, where the game was shifting towards greater offensive production. Over his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 29 losses, demonstrating resilience and determination throughout his time in the league.
Reed finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72 and struck out 268 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters effectively. He also recorded 9 saves, indicating his role as a reliable option in high-pressure situations. While not a superstar, Reed's contributions as a pitcher were vital for the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure from a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 29 | 229 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 515.3 | 510 | 213 | 41 | 208 | 268 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.87 | 308.5 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 7.40 | -473.9 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.0 | 79 | 32 | 36 | 52 | 3.20 | - |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 7 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 78.0 | 73 | 27 | 27 | 47 | 3.12 | - |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.0 | 39 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 2.93 | - |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3.44 | 652.8 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 6 | 7 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 106.0 | 119 | 57 | 50 | 59 | 4.84 | - |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 89.0 | 81 | 31 | 40 | 42 | 3.13 | - |
| 1971 | WSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 66 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 4.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 91 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 60 | 0.066 | 0.190 | 0.110 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 26 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 38 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 31 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 57 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WSN | NL | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8.10 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8.10 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 229 | 35 | 32 | 98 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | P | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAN | P | 26 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | LAN | P | 38 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | CAL | P | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | P | 31 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | MON | P | 57 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | MON | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 229 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1957 |