Jessie Reid facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: June 1, 1962 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 9, 1987, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| NPB: July 19, 1991, for the Kintetsu Buffaloes | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: April 11, 1988, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| NPB: October 13, 1992, for the Kintetsu Buffaloes | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Games played | 8 | ||
| At bats | 10 | ||
| Hits | 1 | ||
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| Batting average | .250 | ||
| Home runs | 20 | ||
| Runs batted in | 71 | ||
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Jessie Thomas Reid (born June 1, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an Outfielder for teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) leagues.
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Jessie Reid's Baseball Journey
Jessie Reid was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up to become a talented baseball player. His career took him to play in different countries. This shows how baseball is a global sport.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Jessie Reid started his professional career in the Major League Baseball (MLB). This is the highest level of baseball in the United States and Canada. He joined the San Francisco Giants team.
He made his big debut with the Giants on September 9, 1987. During his time with the Giants, he played in 8 games. He also had 10 chances to hit the ball. He managed to get 1 hit in these games.
Adventures in Japanese Baseball
After playing in the MLB, Jessie Reid moved to Japan. He joined the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. This is Japan's top baseball league. He played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes team.
His first game in Japan was on July 19, 1991. He played for the Buffaloes until October 13, 1992. In Japan, he showed great power. He hit 20 Home runs. He also brought in 71 runs for his team. His batting average was .250. This means he got a hit 25% of the time he tried.
What Does an Outfielder Do?
Jessie Reid played as an Outfielder. An outfielder is a player who stands in the outfield. This is the grassy area farthest from home plate. Their main job is to catch fly balls. They also throw the ball back to the infield. This helps to prevent runs. Outfielders need to be fast and have strong throwing arms.
Playing Around the World
Besides the MLB and NPB, Jessie Reid played for other teams. He played in Mexico for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna and Diablos Rojos del México. He also played in Venezuela for the Cardenales de Lara. And he played in Italy for the Nettuno Baseball Club. Playing in so many different countries is a unique experience for a baseball player.
