Reggie Baldwin facts for kids

Reginald Conrad Baldwin (born August 19, 1954), known as Reggie Baldwin, is a former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Reggie played for the Houston Astros during the 1978 and 1979 seasons. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 195 pounds.

Reggie Baldwin's Baseball Journey

Starting Out in Baseball

Before becoming a professional player, Reggie Baldwin went to Grambling State University. The Houston Astros picked him in the third round of the 1976 amateur draft. This was his chance to start his professional baseball career.

He began playing that same year with the Covington Astros. This team was part of a rookie league, which is for new players. Reggie had a great start, hitting .286. He also hit ten home runs in 245 turns at bat.

Playing in the Minor Leagues

In 1977, Reggie continued to play in the minor leagues. He played for two teams: the Columbus Astros and the Charleston Charlies. He hit .284 overall that year. He spent most of 1978 with the Columbus Astros. He played 36 games and hit an impressive .323.

His strong performance in the minor leagues earned him a big chance. He was called up to play in the major leagues!

Making It to the Major Leagues

Reggie Baldwin made his Major League Baseball debut on May 25, 1978. His first game was against the San Francisco Giants. He came into the game in the seventh inning. In his only turn at bat, he hit a fly ball out.

For his first season in 1978, Reggie played in 38 games. He hit for a batting average of .254. He also hit one home run and had 11 runs batted in (RBI).

Final Major League Season

In 1979, Reggie spent most of his time back in the minor leagues. He played for the Columbus Astros and Charleston Charlies again. In 71 minor league games, he hit .278 with seven home runs.

He also played in 14 games for the Houston Astros in the major leagues that year. He hit .200 in those games. Reggie played his last Major League Baseball game on September 24, 1979.

After the Major Leagues

Even though his time in the major leagues ended, Reggie continued to play baseball. In 1980, he was traded to the New York Mets. He played for their minor league team, the Tidewater Tides. He hit .273 in 96 games that season. The 1980 season was his final year playing professional baseball.

Career Summary

Overall, Reggie Baldwin played in 52 Major League Baseball games. He had a career batting average of .241. He hit one home run and had 12 RBI in the big leagues. In his five-year minor league career, he played in 370 games. He hit .285 with 29 home runs in the minor leagues.