Harold Reynolds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harold Reynolds |
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Reynolds with MLB.com at the 2008 World Series
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| Second baseman | |||
| Born: November 26, 1960 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
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| September 2, 1983, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| August 7, 1994, for the California Angels | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .258 | ||
| Home runs | 21 | ||
| Runs batted in | 353 | ||
| Stolen bases | 250 | ||
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Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1994. Most of his career was with the Seattle Mariners. He was a two-time All-Star and won the Gold Glove Award three times.
After his playing days, Harold Reynolds became a well-known television sports commentator. He has won four Emmy Awards for his work. Today, he works for the MLB Network and Fox Sports.
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Early Life and Sports
High School Achievements
Harold Reynolds was born in Eugene, Oregon, and grew up in Corvallis. He was a talented athlete in high school. He played football, basketball, and baseball at Corvallis High School.
In 1978, his football team won the state championship. He graduated in 1979. Later, in 1998, he was honored by being added to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. He also played for Corvallis' American Legion baseball team, which won state and regional titles in 1978.
College Baseball Path
In 1979, the San Diego Padres picked Harold Reynolds in the MLB draft. However, he decided not to sign with them. Instead, he went to college at San Diego State University. He later transferred to Cañada College in Redwood City, California.
The Seattle Mariners then drafted him in 1980. On June 1, 2013, Cañada College honored Reynolds. They put him in their Hall of Fame and gave him the "Colts Lifetime Achievement Award."
Playing in the Major Leagues
Harold Reynolds spent a few seasons playing in the minor leagues. He played for teams like the Wausau Timbers and Lynn Sailors. He also played for the Salt Lake Gulls.
He made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on September 2, 1983. In his debut, he was a pinch runner for the Seattle Mariners. During his time in the minor leagues, he learned how to switch-hit. This means he could bat from both the left and right sides of the plate.
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Reynolds became an All-Star player in 1987 and 1988. In 1987, he led the American League in stolen bases with 60. He was the only player besides Rickey Henderson to lead the American League in stolen bases during the 1980s. In 1988, he led the league in triples with 11.
He was also a great defensive player. Reynolds won three Gold Glove Awards for his skills at second base. He led the American League in assists and double plays five times each.
On September 30, 1990, Harold Reynolds was the last player to bat at Comiskey Park. This was the final game played at the historic stadium.
In 1991, Reynolds received the Roberto Clemente Award. This award is given to a Major League Baseball player who shows great character. It also recognizes their charitable work in the community.
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After playing for the Mariners, Reynolds became a free agent. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 1992 and played one season with them. In 1994, he joined the California Angels. The 1994 season was his last in the major leagues.
Life After Playing: Broadcasting
After his baseball career, Harold Reynolds started working in television. In 1996, he joined ESPN as a lead analyst for Baseball Tonight. He covered major baseball events, including the All-Star Game and the World Series. He also commented on the College World Series and Little League World Series.
In 2007, Reynolds became a commentator for MLB.com. The next year, he joined SportsNet New York to cover Mets games. He also worked for TBS on their Sunday baseball broadcasts and the 2008 MLB playoffs.
Since January 2009, Reynolds has been an analyst for MLB Network. He appears regularly on shows like MLB Tonight and Quick Pitch. He also covers breaking news and special events. He has been nominated for a Sports Emmy Award multiple times for his work.
In 2012, Reynolds joined the MLB on Fox pregame show. He worked with Matt Vasgersian and Kevin Millar. In 2014, he was promoted to Fox's main broadcast team with Joe Buck and Tom Verducci.
Personal Life
Harold Reynolds is a Christian. He is the youngest of eight children. His brother, Don Reynolds, also played professional baseball. Don was an outfielder for the San Diego Padres for a short time.
See Also
- List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders
