Don Reynolds
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1979)
Don Reynolds was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .242 with 32 hits and 16 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-07
- Last Game
- 1979-09-30
Full name: Donald Edward Reynolds
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 132 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 20 | .242 | .348 | .295 | .644 | -129 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 9.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 57 | 87 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 14 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .323 (+12%) | .378 (-27%) | .702 (-9%) | -52.5 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 30 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -76.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 87 | 132 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 20 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -129 | ||
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 (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 63 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 6 | .238 |
| Away | 44 | 69 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 10 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-30 | SDP | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-29 | SDP | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-23 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-21 | SDP | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-07-02 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-27 | SDP | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-17 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-06-16 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-14 | SDP | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Eugene | OR | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 |
Don Reynolds: the record in brief
The profile opens with Don Reynolds's first major league game on April 7, 1978; the last one listed came on September 30, 1979. All of the seasons listed were played for the San Diego Padres. At 5 feet, 8 inches and 178 pounds, Reynolds is listed as an outfielder. Reynolds threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 16, 1953, in Arkadelphia, AR, USA. The given name on file is Donald Edward Reynolds.
Reynolds's career batting table shows 87 games, 132 at bats and 32 hits, a .242 average, along with 16 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .348 clip and slugging .295, Reynolds finished with a .644 OPS. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Reynolds's .242 average sits 7.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .644 to a league .715, 9.9% below average. 1978 produced Reynolds's most hits, 22 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Reynolds
- What years did Don Reynolds play?
- Don Reynolds played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979.
- Was Don Reynolds a pitcher?
- No. Don Reynolds was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Don Reynolds hit?
- Don Reynolds hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Don Reynolds play for?
- Don Reynolds played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1978–1979).
- What were Don Reynolds's career stats?
- In 87 games, Don Reynolds had 32 hits, 16 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Don Reynolds play?
- Don Reynolds played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Reynolds and how much did he weigh?
- Don Reynolds was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Don Reynolds's career batting average?
- Don Reynolds batted .242 over his career, with 32 hits in 132 at bats.
- How many RBI did Don Reynolds have?
- Don Reynolds drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Don Reynolds in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Reynolds has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.