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 an American who used to play professional baseball. He is now a television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1983 to 1994. He is best known for playing with the Seattle Mariners. While with the Mariners, he was chosen as an All-Star player two times and won the Gold Glove Award three times. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels. In 1991, Harold Reynolds received the special Roberto Clemente Award. After his playing career, he became a baseball analyst on TV, winning four Emmy Awards. He works for the MLB Network and Fox Sports.
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Early Life and Baseball Dreams
Harold Reynolds was born in Eugene, Oregon. He grew up in Corvallis. In high school, he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and baseball at Corvallis High School. In 1978, his football team won the state championship. He finished high school in 1979. Later, in 1998, he was honored by being added to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. He was also part of a baseball team in Corvallis that won state and regional titles in 1978.
After high school, in 1979, the San Diego Padres picked Harold in the 6th round of the MLB draft. But he decided to go to college instead. He first went to San Diego State University and then moved to Cañada College in Redwood City, California. In the 1980 MLB draft, the Seattle Mariners chose him in the 1st round. Years later, in 2013, Harold Reynolds was added to the Cañada College Hall of Fame. He also received the "Colts Lifetime Achievement Award" there.
Becoming a Pro Baseball Player
Before playing in the major leagues, Harold Reynolds spent a few seasons in the minor leagues. He played for teams like the Wausau Timbers, Lynn Sailors, and Salt Lake Gulls. He made his first major league appearance on September 2, 1983. In his first game, he entered as a pinch runner. During his time in the minor leagues, he learned how to switch-hit, meaning he could bat from both the left and right sides of the plate.
In 1985, Harold Reynolds played in 67 games. The next season, he played in over 100 games for the first time. He hit .222, had one home run, and stole 30 bases.
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Harold Reynolds was chosen as an All-Star in 1987 and 1988. In 1987, he led the American League by stealing 60 bases. 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 with 11 triples. He also had the most at-bats in 1990.
On defense, Harold Reynolds was excellent. He won three Gold Glove Awards. A Gold Glove is given to the best defensive player at each position. He also led the American League in assists (throwing the ball to help get an out) and double plays five times each.
On September 30, 1990, Harold Reynolds was the last player to bat at Comiskey Park, a famous baseball stadium. He made an out, ending the game.
In 1991, Harold Reynolds received the Roberto Clemente Award. This award is given every year to a Major League Baseball player who shows great character and helps their community.
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After playing many years for the Seattle Mariners, Harold Reynolds became a free agent in 1992. He then signed with the Baltimore Orioles for one season in 1993. He played in 145 games for them. After that, he signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in 1994. He was then traded to the California Angels, where he played his final season in the major leagues.
Throughout his career, Harold Reynolds was known for turning many double plays as a second baseman. He also won three Gold Glove awards for his strong defense.
Life After Playing: Broadcasting
In 1996, Harold Reynolds joined ESPN as a lead analyst on a show called Baseball Tonight. He appeared at big baseball events, like the All-Star Game and the World Series. He also worked as a commentator for the College World Series and Little League World Series.
Later, Harold Reynolds joined MLB.com as a commentator in 2007. In 2008, he started working on pre-game and post-game shows for the Mets on SportsNet New York. He also worked for TBS, covering Sunday baseball games and the 2008 MLB playoffs.
Since January 2009, Harold Reynolds has been an analyst on MLB Network. He often appears on shows like MLB Tonight and Quick Pitch. He also covers breaking news and special events, including the All-Star Game and World Series. He was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award several times for his work as a studio analyst.
In 2012, Harold Reynolds became part of the MLB on Fox pregame show. He worked with other well-known baseball personalities. After the 2013 season, he was promoted to join the main broadcast team for Fox, covering major games for two seasons.
Personal Life
Harold Reynolds is a Christian. He is the youngest of eight children. His brother, Don Reynolds, also played professional baseball as an outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders
