R. J. Reynolds
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1990)
R. J. Reynolds was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. In 786 career games, he hit .267 with 605 hits, 35 home runs, and 294 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-01
- Last Game
- 1990-10-02
Full name: Robert James Reynolds
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | 2,270 | 288 | 605 | 121 | 17 | 35 | 294 | 109 | 190 | 419 | .267 | .321 | .381 | .702 | -645 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 24 | 55 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 11 | .236 | .260 (-9%) | .324 (-18%) | .389 (-11%) | .714 (-14%) | -143.7 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 73 | 240 | 24 | 62 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 38 | .258 | .259 (-1%) | .322 (-7%) | .384 (-9%) | .707 (-8%) | -337.4 |
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 73 | 207 | 22 | 55 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 13 | 31 | .266 | .257 (+3%) | .323 (-5%) | .390 (-10%) | .714 (-7%) | -286.3 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 31 | 130 | 22 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 18 | .308 | .257 (+20%) | .323 (+10%) | .390 (+18%) | .714 (+15%) | -286.3 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 118 | 402 | 63 | 108 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 48 | 16 | 40 | 78 | .269 | .257 (+4%) | .325 (+3%) | .395 (+6%) | .720 (+5%) | 345.3 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 117 | 335 | 47 | 87 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 51 | 14 | 34 | 80 | .260 | .262 (-1%) | .331 (-3%) | .415 (-4%) | .746 (-3%) | -223.7 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 130 | 323 | 35 | 80 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 15 | 20 | 62 | .248 | .254 (-3%) | .317 (-9%) | .377 (-5%) | .695 (-7%) | -411.8 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 125 | 363 | 45 | 98 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 48 | 22 | 34 | 66 | .270 | .254 (+6%) | .319 (+4%) | .375 (avg) | .694 (+2%) | 115.5 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 95 | 215 | 25 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 35 | .288 | .257 (+12%) | .324 (+9%) | .385 (-11%) | .710 (-2%) | -6.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 786 | 2,270 | 288 | 605 | 121 | 17 | 35 | 294 | 109 | 190 | 419 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -1,234 | ||
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 (786 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 400 | 1145 | 159 | 310 | 18 | 154 | .271 |
| Away | 386 | 1125 | 129 | 295 | 17 | 140 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-02 | PIT | NYN | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-10-01 | PIT | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-09-22 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-18 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-16 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-15 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | PIT | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990-09-13 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-10 | PIT | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 629 | 520 | 1056 | 37 | 30 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAN | OF | 18 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 63 | 57 | 104 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | LAN | OF | 54 | 50 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | OF | 31 | 31 | 65 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | OF | 112 | 97 | 190 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | OF | 99 | 79 | 134 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | PIT | OF | 95 | 68 | 142 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | PIT | OF | 98 | 83 | 200 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | PIT | OF | 59 | 44 | 102 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 243 |
| Center Field | 104 |
| Right Field | 359 |
Salary History
R. J. Reynolds's recorded salaries total $1,570,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Reynolds's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | $535,000 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | $425,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $290,000 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | $190,000 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,570,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1980 |
Most Similar Players
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R. J. Reynolds (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
R. J. Reynolds: the record in brief
September 1, 1983 and October 2, 1990 bracket R. J. Reynolds's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Reynolds's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983 to 1985) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985 to 1990). Born on April 19, 1959, in Sacramento, CA, USA, Reynolds is listed as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio lists the given name Robert James.
Reynolds's career batting table shows 786 games, 2,270 at bats and 605 hits, a .267 average, adding 35 home runs, 294 runs batted in, and 109 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .321 and .381 give Reynolds a career OPS of .702. The .267 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 108 hits of 1986. The RBI column peaks at 51 in 1987. 1989 brought a season-best 22 stolen bases. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .270 in 1989, 6% above that year's league mark of .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about R. J. Reynolds
- What years did R. J. Reynolds play?
- R. J. Reynolds played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990.
- Was R. J. Reynolds a pitcher?
- No. R. J. Reynolds was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did R. J. Reynolds hit?
- R. J. Reynolds hit 35 career home runs with 605 hits.
- What teams did R. J. Reynolds play for?
- R. J. Reynolds played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–1985) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985–1990).
- What were R. J. Reynolds's career stats?
- In 786 games, R. J. Reynolds had 605 hits, 35 home runs, 294 RBI, 288 runs, and 109 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- How much did R. J. Reynolds earn in his career?
- R. J. Reynolds's recorded salaries total $1,570,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Reynolds's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.
- What was R. J. Reynolds's salary?
- R. J. Reynolds's last recorded salary was $535,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $535,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $130,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1990.
- What position did R. J. Reynolds play?
- R. J. Reynolds played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was R. J. Reynolds and how much did he weigh?
- R. J. Reynolds was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did R. J. Reynolds hit each season?
- R. J. Reynolds's home runs by season: 2 in 1983, 2 in 1984, 3 in 1985, 9 in 1986, 7 in 1987, 6 in 1988, 6 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 9, in 1986.
- What was R. J. Reynolds's career batting average?
- R. J. Reynolds batted .267 over his career, with 605 hits in 2,270 at bats.
- How many RBI did R. J. Reynolds have?
- R. J. Reynolds drove in 294 runs in his career.
- Is R. J. Reynolds in the Hall of Fame?
- No. R. J. Reynolds has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.