Jose Reyes
Born: 6/11/1983 in Villa Gonzalez, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2003-06-10 | Final Game: 2018-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jose Bernabe Reyes
Biography
José Reyes, born in 1983, was a dynamic position player who left a significant mark on Major League Baseball during his career from 2003 to 2018. Known for his electrifying speed and exciting playing style, Reyes became a cornerstone of the New York Mets during the early years of his career. He played in 1,877 games and finished with a career batting average of .283, amassing 2,138 hits and 145 home runs. His prowess on the base paths was highlighted by an impressive total of 517 stolen bases, making him one of the premier base stealers of his era.
Reyes was a four-time All-Star, celebrated not only for his offensive contributions but also for his ability to ignite his team's energy on the field. His career unfolded during a period marked by high offensive output and a focus on athleticism, allowing him to thrive as a leadoff hitter capable of setting the tone for his team's offense. Reyes's legacy is characterized by his blend of speed, agility, and hitting ability, which made him a fan favorite and a respected competitor throughout his time in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | 7552 | 1180 | 2138 | 387 | 131 | 145 | 719 | 517 | 589 | 914 | 0.283 | 0.334 | 0.427 | 0.761 | 3899.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 69 | 274 | 47 | 84 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 36 | 0.307 | 29.8 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 53 | 220 | 33 | 56 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 31 | 0.255 | -687.1 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 161 | 696 | 99 | 190 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 58 | 60 | 27 | 78 | 0.273 | -1443.8 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 153 | 647 | 122 | 194 | 30 | 17 | 19 | 81 | 64 | 53 | 81 | 0.300 | 1209.9 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 160 | 681 | 119 | 191 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 57 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 0.280 | 403.1 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 159 | 688 | 113 | 204 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 68 | 56 | 66 | 82 | 0.297 | 1505.7 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 36 | 147 | 18 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 0.279 | 20.8 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 133 | 563 | 83 | 159 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 54 | 30 | 31 | 63 | 0.282 | 143.8 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 126 | 537 | 101 | 181 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 44 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 0.337 | 2193.8 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 160 | 642 | 86 | 184 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 57 | 40 | 63 | 56 | 0.287 | 987.8 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 93 | 382 | 58 | 113 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 15 | 34 | 47 | 0.296 | 697.2 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 143 | 610 | 94 | 175 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 51 | 30 | 38 | 73 | 0.287 | 382.5 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 47 | 193 | 21 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 0.259 | -317.9 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 69 | 288 | 36 | 82 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 16 | 17 | 38 | 0.285 | -317.9 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 60 | 255 | 45 | 68 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 49 | 0.267 | 158.9 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 145 | 501 | 75 | 123 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 58 | 24 | 50 | 79 | 0.246 | -363.9 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 110 | 228 | 30 | 43 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 39 | 0.189 | -918.5 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0.229 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLWC | NYN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2006 | NLCS | NYN | 7 | 32 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.281 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | NYN | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 84 | 72 | 123 | 192 | 7 | 43 |
| 3B | 114 | 102 | 56 | 171 | 13 | 12 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1627 | 1603 | 2092 | 4363 | 181 | 911 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYN | SS | 69 | 69 | 107 | 215 | 9 | 42 |
| 2004 | NYN | 2B | 43 | 41 | 75 | 117 | 4 | 26 |
| 2004 | NYN | SS | 10 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | NYN | SS | 161 | 159 | 236 | 428 | 18 | 105 |
| 2006 | NYN | SS | 149 | 148 | 176 | 390 | 17 | 72 |
| 2007 | NYN | SS | 160 | 160 | 203 | 445 | 12 | 88 |
| 2008 | NYN | SS | 158 | 159 | 221 | 422 | 17 | 89 |
| 2009 | NYN | SS | 35 | 35 | 50 | 90 | 5 | 12 |
| 2010 | NYN | SS | 133 | 132 | 179 | 362 | 15 | 77 |
| 2011 | NYN | SS | 124 | 124 | 175 | 361 | 18 | 75 |
| 2012 | MIA | SS | 160 | 160 | 226 | 419 | 18 | 105 |
| 2013 | TOR | SS | 92 | 92 | 95 | 240 | 9 | 51 |
| 2014 | TOR | SS | 142 | 142 | 160 | 371 | 19 | 75 |
| 2015 | COL | SS | 47 | 47 | 63 | 161 | 3 | 32 |
| 2015 | TOR | SS | 69 | 69 | 84 | 177 | 13 | 38 |
| 2016 | NYN | 3B | 50 | 50 | 26 | 83 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | NYN | SS | 13 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | NYN | 2B | 28 | 23 | 39 | 54 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | NYN | 3B | 36 | 31 | 18 | 59 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | NYN | SS | 80 | 71 | 75 | 182 | 3 | 34 |
| 2017 | NYN | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYN | 2B | 13 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | NYN | 3B | 28 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | NYN | SS | 25 | 19 | 15 | 48 | 3 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 84 |
| Third Base | 114 |
| Shortstop | 1627 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-06-24 |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-06-17 |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | SS |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $22,000,000 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $22,000,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $16,000,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | $11,000,000 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | $9,375,000 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | $6,125,000 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $4,375,000 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $2,875,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $401,500 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | $332,000 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | $307,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $114,791,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 31.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 3.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 16.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 98.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 30th | 1.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 8th | 1.0 | 160 | 0 |