Shane Reynolds, baseball player, 1992-2004

Shane Reynolds

Born: 3/26/1968 in Bastrop, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-20 | Final Game: 2004-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Richard Shane Reynolds

Biography

Shane Reynolds, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 2004. He played primarily for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, showcasing his skills during a competitive era in baseball characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Reynolds finished his career with a record of 114 wins and 96 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09, and a total of 1,403 strikeouts. Known for his durability and consistency on the mound, he became a reliable starter for his teams, contributing to their success throughout his tenure. Reynolds was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his performance and recognition among peers and fans alike. He was particularly noted for his ability to pitch deep into games and his effective command of various pitches, which made him a formidable opponent. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was crucial in shaping the competitive landscape of the teams he represented. As a part of the pitching rotation during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Reynolds played a key role in the evolution of pitching strategies during a time when offense was beginning to dominate the game. His contributions to the sport have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as a skilled pitcher who thrived in a challenging era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
114 96 305 278 20 7 0 1791.7 1935 814 191 419 1403 4.09 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
306 546 34 77 15 0 5 43 0 14 247 0.141 0.165 0.196 0.361 -4283.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLDS1 HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1999 NLDS1 HOU 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
1998 NLDS2 HOU 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1997 NLDS2 HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 3 5 5 0 28.0 31 13 6 16 4.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 NLDS1 HOU 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 6 4 1 1 9.00
1999 NLDS1 HOU 1 1 2 2 0 11.0 16 5 3 5 4.09
1998 NLDS2 HOU 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 4 2 1 5 2.57
1997 NLDS2 HOU 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 5 2 1 5 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 305 278 121 287 9 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 305

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 ARI NL $1,000,000
2002 HOU NL $7,666,667
2001 HOU NL $7,166,667
2000 HOU NL $6,666,667
1999 HOU NL $4,475,000
1998 HOU NL $3,325,000
1997 HOU NL $2,050,000
1996 HOU NL $330,000
1995 HOU NL $175,000
1994 HOU NL $137,500
1993 HOU NL $112,000
Total Career Earnings $33,104,501

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Faulkner University Montgomery AL 1987, 1988
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1989

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1996 Cy Young Award NL 9th 1.0 140 0
1994 Rookie of the Year NL 11th 1.0 140 0