Keith Reed facts for kids

Keith A. Reed, born on October 8, 1978, is a former American baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Keith Reed's Baseball Career

Starting His Journey in Baseball

Keith Reed was a talented young player. The Baltimore Orioles chose him in the first round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft. This meant he was one of the top players picked by a team that year.

He was considered the Orioles' best young player, or "prospect," in 2001. This showed he had a lot of potential.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Keith made his big league debut on May 11, 2005. He joined the Orioles team to help them out. He played in 6 games for the Orioles. During these games, he got 1 hit in 5 chances to bat.

After his time in the major leagues, he played for the Triple-A Ottawa team in 2006. He had a good season there. He hit for a .279 average, which means he got a hit almost 28% of the time. He also hit 10 home runs and had 65 RBI (Runs Batted In).

Success in Independent Baseball

After 2006, Keith joined the Newark Bears. This team was part of an independent league called the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Independent leagues are not connected to Major League Baseball teams.

In 2007, he had a great year. He hit .286 and set new personal bests. He hit more home runs, had more RBI, and stole more bases than ever before. He helped his team win the Atlantic League championship that September.

Keith had an even better season in 2008. He hit .295, showing he was a consistent hitter. He also hit 26 home runs and had 93 RBI. Even with these strong performances, he did not return to play for teams connected to Major League Baseball.