Cody Reed
Cody Reed | |
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![]() Reed with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 | |
Cincinnati Reds – No. 23 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Memphis, Tennessee | April 15, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 18, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics (through May 27, 2019) | |
Win–loss record | 2–11 |
Earned run average | 5.42 |
Strikeouts | 109 |
Teams | |
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Cody Austin Reed (born April 15, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Reed attended Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Mississippi.[1] He holds numerous school baseball records and his number is retired.[2] After high school he attended Northwest Mississippi Community College to play college baseball.
Kansas City Royals
Reed was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[3] He signed and made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars where he was 0-1 with a 6.07 ERA in 29.2 innings. Reed pitched 2014 with the Lexington Legends where he compiled a 3-9 record and 5.46 ERA in 19 starts, and started 2015 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. In June, he was selected to be the starting pitcher for Carolina in the California-Carolina League All-Star Game.[4][5] After the game he was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Cincinnati Reds
Reed was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, along with John Lamb and Brandon Finnegan, for Johnny Cueto on July 26, 2015.[6] The Reds assigned him to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and he finished the season there. In 26 games (23 starts) between Wilmington, Northwest Arkansas and Pensacola he pitched to a 13-9 record, a 2.41 ERA, and a 1.16 WHIP. He began 2016 with the Louisville Bats.
Reed was called up to make his major league debut on June 18, 2016.[7] Facing the Houston Astros in his first game, Reed struck out nine batters and surrendered six hits and four runs over seven innings.[8] He was optioned back to Louisville in August and recalled in September. In ten starts for Cincinnati, Reed posted an 0–7 record and tallied a 7.36 ERA over 47.2 innings, striking out 43 batters and walking 19.[1] In 13 starts for Louisville, he was 6-4 with a 3.08 ERA.
Reed began the 2017 season in the bullpen for Cincinnati but was sent down to Louisville in May. He spent all season in Louisville before being recalled to the Reds in September. In 21 games (20 starts) for Louisville he was 4-9 with a 3.55 ERA, and in 12 games (one start) for the Reds he pitched to a 1-1 record and 5.09 ERA.[9]
Reed began 2018 with Louisville.
On May 4, 2019 Reds optioned Outfielder Scott Schebler to Triple-A, recalled LHP Cody Reed from Triple-A Louisville Bats to the MLB. The Reds sent Reed back down to Louisville the day after.
On May 17, 2019 the Reds recalled LHP Cody Reed from Triple-A Louisville Bats to the MLB. Again, he was sent back down to the minor leagues the day after.
On May 27, 2019 the Reds recalled LHP Cody Reed from Triple-A Louisville Bats to the MLB to be their 26th man in a double-header against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched two innings, giving up three hits and no runs.
On May 28, 2019 the Reds announced that LHP Cody Reed was returned to the Louisville Bats and was put on the minor league 7-day injured list for a grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee.
References
- ^ a b "Cody Reed Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ BOB BAKKENSports Editor (November 23, 2013). "Eagles' number retired". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Royals draft two big lefties in Manaea, Reed". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ "Kansas City Royals prospect Cody Reed takes lighthearted approach to All-Star start - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ KEVIN MALONEY NWCC Sports Information (June 17, 2015). "Horn Lake's Reed picked for all-star game". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ Sheldon, Mark (July 26, 2015). "Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
- ^ Reds prospect Reed will be promoted, debut
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros Box Score, June 18, 2016". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Cody Reed Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Memphis, Tennessee
- Baseball players from Tennessee
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Idaho Falls Chukars players
- Lexington Legends players
- Wilmington Blue Rocks players
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Pensacola Blue Wahoos players
- Louisville Bats players