Tommie Reynolds
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1972)
Tommie Reynolds was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1972 for 5 teams, including the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 10 seasons. In 513 career games, he hit .226 with 265 hits, 12 home runs, and 87 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
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 3/19/2025 in Bainbridge, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-09-05
- Last Game
- 1972-10-01
Full name: Tommie D. Reynolds
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513 | 1,170 | 141 | 265 | 35 | 5 | 12 | 87 | 12 | 117 | 166 | .226 | .306 | .296 | .602 | -1,654 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons β 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons β 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons β 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .053 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 31 | 94 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 22 | .202 | .250 (-19%) | .312 (-6%) | .377 (-27%) | .690 (-18%) | -216.4 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 90 | 270 | 34 | 64 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 36 | 41 | .237 | .245 (-3%) | .310 (+5%) | .371 (-16%) | .682 (-7%) | -178.9 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 101 | 136 | 16 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 26 | .206 | .242 (-15%) | .306 (-9%) | .357 (-28%) | .663 (-19%) | -354.6 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 107 | 315 | 51 | 81 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 29 | .257 | .248 (+4%) | .320 (+7%) | .369 (-17%) | .689 (-6%) | -143.5 |
| 1970 | CAL | AL | 59 | 120 | 11 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .250 | .253 (-2%) | .325 (-11%) | .385 (-18%) | .711 (-15%) | -276.5 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 45 | 86 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 6 | .186 | .249 (-25%) | .316 (-10%) | .365 (-20%) | .682 (-15%) | -179.5 |
| 1972 | ML4 | AL | 72 | 130 | 13 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 25 | .200 | .243 (-18%) | .310 (-15%) | .353 (-15%) | .664 (-15%) | -304.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 513 | 1,170 | 141 | 265 | 35 | 5 | 12 | 87 | 12 | 117 | 166 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,654 | ||
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 (513 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 260 | 569 | 61 | 142 | 10 | 51 | .250 |
| Away | 253 | 601 | 80 | 123 | 2 | 36 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-01 | MIL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-30 | MIL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-29 | MIL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-27 | MIL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-16 | MIL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-15 | MIL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-14 | MIL | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-12 | MIL | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-12 | MIL | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-11 | MIL | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 373 | 285 | 626 | 23 | 18 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | OF | 25 | 23 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | OF | 83 | 79 | 154 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | NYN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | NYN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | NYN | OF | 72 | 24 | 65 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | OAK | OF | 89 | 77 | 184 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 1970 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CAL | OF | 32 | 27 | 61 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | OF | 26 | 18 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | ML4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | OF | 41 | 32 | 72 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Left Field | 277 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 95 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tommie Reynolds (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tommie Reynolds: the record in brief
September 5, 1963 and October 1, 1972 bracket Tommie Reynolds's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Kansas City Athletics (1963 through 1965), the New York Mets (1967), the Oakland Athletics (1969), the California Angels (1970 to 1971), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1972). Reynolds, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 190 pounds. The birth record reads August 15, 1941, in Arizona, LA, USA. The bio records the death on March 19, 2025, in Bainbridge, GA, USA. The given name on file is Tommie D. Reynolds.
Reynolds finished with 265 hits from 1,170 at bats in 513 games, which works out to .226, adding 12 home runs and 87 RBI. Reynolds got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .296 (.602 OPS). Reynolds's .226 average ran 8.5% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .602 to a league .684, 11.9% below average. 1969 produced Reynolds's most hits, 81 of them for the Oakland Athletics. 1965 brought the most runs batted in, 22.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommie Reynolds
- What years did Tommie Reynolds play?
- Tommie Reynolds played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1972.
- Was Tommie Reynolds a pitcher?
- No. Tommie Reynolds was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tommie Reynolds hit?
- Tommie Reynolds hit 12 career home runs with 265 hits.
- What teams did Tommie Reynolds play for?
- Tommie Reynolds played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1963β1965, 1969), the New York Mets (1967), the California Angels (1970β1971), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1972).
- What were Tommie Reynolds's career stats?
- In 513 games, Tommie Reynolds had 265 hits, 12 home runs, 87 RBI, 141 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Tommie Reynolds play?
- Tommie Reynolds played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommie Reynolds and how much did he weigh?
- Tommie Reynolds was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommie Reynolds hit each season?
- Tommie Reynolds's home runs by season: 0 in 1963, 2 in 1964, 1 in 1965, 2 in 1967, 2 in 1969, 1 in 1970, 2 in 1971, and 2 in 1972. His most in one season was 2, in 1964, 1967, 1969, 1971β1972.
- What was Tommie Reynolds's career batting average?
- Tommie Reynolds batted .226 over his career, with 265 hits in 1,170 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommie Reynolds have?
- Tommie Reynolds drove in 87 runs in his career.
- Is Tommie Reynolds in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommie Reynolds has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.