Jerry Reed
Born: 10/8/1955 in Bryson City, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-11 | Final Game: 1990-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jerry Maxwell Reed
Biography
Jerry Reed was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1981 to 1990. Born in 1955, Reed was known for his competitive spirit and reliable performances on the mound. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 19 losses, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of facing elite hitters. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, Reed proved to be a formidable presence, striking out 248 batters and securing 18 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Reed's style reflected the evolving strategies of the game, which increasingly emphasized bullpen usage and situational pitching. His contributions were particularly valuable in tight games, where his ability to secure saves helped his teams compete in crucial moments. Although Reed may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and work ethic left a lasting impression on the teams for which he played, marking him as a respected figure in the game during the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 19 | 238 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 479.3 | 477 | 210 | 47 | 172 | 248 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 3.45 | 400.3 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5.19 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7.17 | -832.7 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 3 | 5 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 72.3 | 67 | 33 | 19 | 37 | 4.11 | -1536.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 3.12 | -109.5 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 81.7 | 79 | 31 | 24 | 51 | 3.42 | 1173.6 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.3 | 82 | 38 | 33 | 48 | 3.96 | -756.2 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 7 | 7 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.7 | 89 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 3.19 | -1676.2 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.0 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 4.80 | 514.3 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 238 | 12 | 58 | 61 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | P | 33 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | SEA | P | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | P | 39 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 52 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 238 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $380,000 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | $265,000 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | $81,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $851,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | NC | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |