Brian Reith
Born: 2/28/1978 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-05-16 | Final Game: 2004-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Brian Eric Reith
Biography
Brian Reith, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. Over the course of his career, he made a total of 34 appearances, finishing with a record of 4-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.92. Reith demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 85 strikeouts, while also recording 1 save. His tenure in the league occurred during a time of notable offensive expansion in baseball, often associated with the steroid era, which made pitching success particularly challenging.
Reith's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a commitment to developing his craft on the mound. Although his career statistics may not fully reflect the potential he showed in his early years, he contributed to his teams with determination and resilience. After his time in the majors, Reith's journey through baseball continued in the minor leagues and other professional venues, where he remained a part of the sport he loved. His experiences and challenges as a pitcher serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of a career in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 73 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 127.7 | 147 | 84 | 26 | 71 | 85 | 5.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 0 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 56 | 35 | 16 | 22 | 7.81 | -3120.9 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 | 61 | 28 | 36 | 39 | 4.11 | -1343.9 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 7.27 | -1161.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 42 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 22 | 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 | 73 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | P | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CIN | P | 42 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $327,250 |
| Total Career Earnings | $327,250 | ||