Ted Reed
Born: 10/18/1890 in Beaver, PA, USA
Died: 2/16/1959 in Beaver, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-10 | Final Game: 1915-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ralph Edwin Reed
Biography
Ted Reed was born in 1890 and enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He played for a short span from September 10 to September 27, 1915, participating in 20 games during his time in the league. Reed demonstrated a solid batting ability for his era, finishing his career with a batting average of .26. He recorded a total of 20 hits, with 4 runs batted in and 1 stolen base, showcasing a blend of offensive skill and speed that was valued during the early 20th century.
Although Reed did not hit any home runs, his consistent hitting contributed to his team's efforts in a transitional period for baseball, just before the game began to evolve significantly in terms of power hitting and pitching strategies. His career, albeit short, reflects the challenges faced by players of his time, including competition for roster spots and the rigorous demands of the game. Ted Reed remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose contributions, while not always highlighted, helped shape the foundational years of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 77 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.260 | 0.287 | 0.325 | 0.612 | -92.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 20 | 77 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.260 | -92.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 20 | 0 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NEW | 3B | 20 | 0 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1910 |
| Princeton University | Princeton | NJ | 1912, 1913 |