Carl Reynolds
Born: 2/1/1903 in LaRue, TX, USA
Died: 5/29/1978 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-01 | Final Game: 1939-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 194 lbs
Full name: Carl Nettles Reynolds
Biography
Carl Reynolds, born in 1903, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1927 to 1939. Over his 12-year tenure, he played in 1,222 games and established himself as a formidable hitter with a career batting average of .302. Reynolds amassed 1,357 hits, including 80 home runs, and drove in 699 runs, showcasing his ability to produce offensively. His speed on the basepaths was also notable, as he recorded 112 stolen bases throughout his career, contributing to his reputation as a well-rounded player during a time when the game was evolving.
Reynolds played in an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. His consistent performance and offensive capabilities made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he navigated through the late 1920s and the 1930s, a decade that saw the rise of many baseball legends. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Carl Reynolds left an indelible mark on the game and remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1222 | 4495 | 672 | 1357 | 247 | 107 | 80 | 699 | 112 | 260 | 308 | 0.302 | 0.346 | 0.458 | 0.804 | 5929.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 14 | 42 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 84 | 291 | 51 | 94 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 0.323 | 798.0 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 131 | 517 | 81 | 164 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 67 | 19 | 20 | 37 | 0.317 | 555.3 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 138 | 563 | 103 | 202 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 104 | 16 | 20 | 39 | 0.359 | 2615.5 |
| 1931 | CHW | AL | 118 | 462 | 71 | 134 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 77 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 0.290 | 391.6 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 102 | 406 | 53 | 124 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 63 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 0.305 | 580.6 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 135 | 475 | 81 | 136 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 71 | 5 | 49 | 25 | 0.286 | 1279.9 |
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 113 | 413 | 61 | 125 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 86 | 5 | 27 | 28 | 0.303 | 452.0 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 78 | 244 | 33 | 66 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 0.270 | 139.6 |
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 89 | 293 | 41 | 81 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 0.276 | -271.9 |
| 1937 | CHC | NL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CHC | NL | 125 | 497 | 59 | 150 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 67 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 0.302 | 4.0 |
| 1939 | CHC | NL | 88 | 281 | 33 | 69 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 44 | 5 | 16 | 38 | 0.246 | -615.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WS | CHN | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1112 | 0 | 2539 | 88 | 81 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CHA | OF | 13 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHA | OF | 74 | 0 | 135 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 1929 | CHA | OF | 130 | 0 | 268 | 13 | 15 | 5 |
| 1930 | CHA | OF | 132 | 0 | 336 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| 1931 | CHA | OF | 109 | 0 | 233 | 10 | 13 | 3 |
| 1932 | WS1 | OF | 95 | 0 | 229 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1933 | SLA | OF | 124 | 0 | 269 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| 1934 | BOS | OF | 100 | 0 | 244 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 1935 | BOS | OF | 64 | 0 | 146 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1936 | WS1 | OF | 72 | 0 | 142 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 1937 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | CHN | OF | 125 | 0 | 328 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 1939 | CHN | OF | 72 | 0 | 168 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 250 |
| Center Field | 314 |
| Right Field | 576 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern University | Georgetown | TX | 1925, 1926 |
| Lon Morris College | Jacksonville | TX | 1923, 1924 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |