Jody Reed, baseball player, 1987-1997

Jody Reed

Born: 7/26/1962 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-12 | Final Game: 1997-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jody Eric Reed

Biography

Jody Reed was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997. Born in 1962, Reed played as a position player and showcased his skills over the course of 1,284 games. His career was characterized by a consistent batting average of .270, which reflected his ability to make contact and get on base. Reed recorded a total of 1,231 hits, including 27 home runs and 392 runs batted in (RBIs), while also displaying speed on the base paths with 40 stolen bases. Reed's playing style was emblematic of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period that emphasized both offensive production and defensive versatility. Known for his solid fielding abilities and tactical approach to the game, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for during his decade-long career. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Reed established himself as a reliable player, earning respect for his work ethic and team-first mentality. His contributions to the game remain part of baseball's rich history, illustrating the journey of a player who thrived in a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1284 4554 566 1231 263 10 27 392 40 542 407 0.270 0.349 0.350 0.700 -1542.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 37 0 8 2 0 0 3 2 4 0.216

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 NLDS2 SDN 3 11 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.273
1990 ALCS BOS 4 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.133
1988 ALCS BOS 4 11 0 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1050 1000 2135 3187 65 690
3B 9 3 7 9 0 1
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
SS 236 201 304 583 32 121

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1049
Third Base 9
Shortstop 239
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-09-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 DET AL $675,000
1996 SDN NL $1,000,000
1995 SDN NL $450,000
1994 ML4 AL $750,000
1993 LAN NL $2,500,000
1992 BOS AL $1,600,000
1991 BOS AL $850,000
1990 BOS AL $300,000
1989 BOS AL $175,000
1988 BOS AL $64,500
Total Career Earnings $8,364,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1981, 1982
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1990 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 9.0 392 0
1988 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 48.0 140 6