Kevin Reese
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2006)
Kevin Reese was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .385 with 5 hits and 1 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-06-26
- Last Game
- 2006-07-04
Full name: Kevin Patrick Reese
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .385 | .500 | .385 | .885 | 0 |
Career AVG .385 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +44.1% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +49.9% above league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .885 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — +16.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .417 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .444 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-04 | NYY | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-07-03 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-02 | NYY | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-28 | NYY | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-20 | NYY | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-21 | NYY | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-20 | NYY | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-19 | NYY | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-18 | NYY | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Kevin Reese: the record in brief
Kevin Reese played a first major league game on June 26, 2005 and a last one on July 4, 2006. The team column never changes: it is the New York Yankees from 2005 to 2006. Reese is listed as an outfielder at 5'11" and 195 pounds. The bio says Reese both batted and threw left-handed. Reese was born on March 11, 1978, in San Diego, CA, USA. Reese's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin Patrick Reese.
Across 12 games at the plate, Reese's career line reads 5 hits in 13 at bats for a .385 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Reese's .385 average sits 44.1% above it. By OPS the gap is 16.6% above league average (.885 against .759). Reese collected a career-high 5 hits in 2006.
Reese's college years, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, were spent at University of San Diego. The game-log section draws on 12 games of Retrosheet box scores for Reese.
Most of Reese's defensive work, 3 games, came at left field; the rest of the position table shows right field (2), designated hitter (2), and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Reese
- What years did Kevin Reese play?
- Kevin Reese played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006.
- Was Kevin Reese a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Reese was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kevin Reese hit?
- Kevin Reese hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Reese play for?
- Kevin Reese played for one team, the New York Yankees (2005–2006).
- What were Kevin Reese's career stats?
- In 12 games, Kevin Reese had 5 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .385 batting average.
- What position did Kevin Reese play?
- Kevin Reese played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Reese and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Reese was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Kevin Reese's career batting average?
- Kevin Reese batted .385 over his career, with 5 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Reese have?
- Kevin Reese drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Reese in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Reese has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.