Jake Reed (baseball)

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Jake Reed
Reed with the Rochester Red Wings in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-29) September 29, 1992 (age 31)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 6, 2021, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average7.57
Strikeouts24
Teams

Jacob Hubert Reed (born September 29, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles. He played college baseball for the Oregon Ducks.

Career[edit]

Amateur career[edit]

Reed attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, where he played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and the American football team as a quarterback. For the baseball team as a sophomore, Reed had a 5–4 win–loss record with a 1.54 earned run average (ERA) and 70 strikeouts in 65+2⁄3 innings pitched, winning the Grossmont South League Pitcher of the Year.[1] After graduating in 2011, the Chicago White Sox selected Reed in the 40th round, with the 1,221st overall selection, of the 2011 MLB Draft.[2] He did not sign with the White Sox, opting instead to attend college.[3]

Reed enrolled at the University of Oregon to play college baseball for the Oregon Ducks baseball team. As a freshman, Reed set a Ducks' record for innings pitched by a freshman in a season.[4] In his junior year at Oregon, the Ducks transitioned Reed into a relief pitcher. Serving as the Ducks' closer, Reed had a 4–1 win–loss record, a 1.93 ERA, and 13 saves.[5] He was named to the All-Pac-12 Conference's first team.[6]

Minnesota Twins[edit]

The Minnesota Twins selected Reed in the fifth round, with the 140th overall selection, in the 2014 MLB Draft.[2][7] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $350,000 signing bonus.[8]

Reed began the 2014 season with the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, and was promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League during the season. He finished the 2014 season with a 3–0 win–loss record, an 0.30 ERA, seven saves, and 39 strikeouts to three walks and 11 hits allowed in 30 innings pitched between the two levels.[9] After the 2014 regular season, the Twins assigned Reed to the Arizona Fall League (AFL).[7] In week one of the AFL season, he was named the Pitcher of the Week.[10]

The Twins assigned Reed to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League to start the 2015 season, but he struggled, and was demoted to the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[9] He returned to the Arizona Fall League after the season.[9] The next year, Reed returned to Chattanooga and the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League.[9] In 2017, Reed again pitched for Rochester and Chattanooga, recording a 2.13 ERA in 27 games.[9] Reed spent the 2018 season in Rochester, recording a stellar 1.89 ERA in 30 appearances.[9] He remained in Rochester for the 2019 season, pitching to a 5–3 record and 5.76 ERA in 45 games.[9] Reed did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Los Angeles Angels[edit]

On November 17, 2020, Reed signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[12] He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2021 season. After pitching to an 8.44 ERA in eight appearances, Reed opted out of his contract on May 31, 2021.[13]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

On June 4, 2021, Reed signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[14] In nine games with the team, he recorded a 2.61 ERA with 11 strikeouts. On July 6, the Dodgers added Reed to the 40-man roster and promoted him to the majors for the first time.[15] He made his debut that night against the Miami Marlins, pitching 2⁄3 of an inning, allowing two hits, an intentional walk and one run while striking out Garrett Cooper for his first MLB strikeout.[16] He pitched 5+1⁄3 innings across six games for the Dodgers while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits.[17] He was designated for assignment on July 21.[18]

Tampa Bay Rays[edit]

On July 25, 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays claimed Reed off waivers from the Dodgers.[19] He was designated for assignment on July 30, 2021.[citation needed]

New York Mets[edit]

On August 2, 2021, Reed was claimed off of waivers by the New York Mets.[20] He was designated for assignment on July 10, 2022.[citation needed]

Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)[edit]

On July 13, 2022, Reed was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers.[21] He picked up his first career save on August 30 against the Mets.[22][23] He was designated for assignment on September 2.[24] In five games for the Dodgers, he allowed one run in 4+2⁄3 innings.[17]

Baltimore Orioles[edit]

Reed was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on September 5, 2022.[25] He had a 1–0 record with a 6.35 ERA while allowing four earned runs and seven hits in 5+2⁄3 innings over eight relief appearances with the Orioles.[26] On October 12, Reed was designated for assignment by the Orioles.[27]

Los Angeles Dodgers (third stint)[edit]

On October 13, 2022, Reed was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[28] On November 15, he was designated for assignment.[29] Reed was again claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 18.[30] The Dodgers designated him for assignment on December 29.[31] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers on January 5, 2023.[32]

On April 21, 2023, Reed was added back to the active roster.[33][34] He pitched in relief for Los Angeles that day, facing seven batters and allowing six runs. Reed was designated for assignment the following day.[35] He cleared waivers and was again sent outright to Oklahoma City on April 24.[36] He pitched in 29 games for Oklahoma City, registering a 3–1 record and 7.34 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 34+1⁄3 innings of work.[9] On October 10, Reed elected free agency.[37]

Personal life[edit]

Reed is married to Janie Takeda-Reed, a softball outfielder for the United States women's national softball team which won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[38]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Versatile Helix QB has foes guessing". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Twins take Ducks pitcher Jake Reed with 140th pick". CSN Northwest. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Helix Baseball Draft Picks Harlin, Reed Taking Different Paths". La Mesa-mount Helix, California Patch. August 17, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "Reed's youth belies his production". Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "Jake Reed selected by Minnesota Twins with 140th overall pick in 2014 MLB draft". OregonLive.com. June 6, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  6. ^ "Pac-12 announces baseball all-Conference honors". Pac 12. May 28, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Former Oregon Ducks closer Jake Reed joins the Arizona Fall League". OregonLive.com. September 2, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. ^ "Former Oregon closer Jake Reed signs with Minnesota Twins". OregonLive.com. June 18, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h "Jake Reed Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Twins prospect Reed earns AFL pitching honor". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  11. ^ Jeff Todd (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  12. ^ RotoWire Staff. "Angels' Jake Reed: Invited to Angels' camp". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "Jake Reed Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  14. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  15. ^ Adams, Steve (July 6, 2021). "Dodgers Designate Steven Souza Jr. For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  16. ^ "Dodgers vs Marlins play-by-play - July 6, 2021". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Jake Reed Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  18. ^ Franco, Anthony (July 21, 2021). "Dodgers Acquire Billy McKinney From Mets". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  19. ^ Zencka, TC (July 25, 2021). "Rays Claim Jake Reed Off Waivers From Dodgers, Place Collin McHugh On 10-Day Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  20. ^ "Mets to Claim Jake Reed off Waivers from Rays". Mlbtraderumors.com.
  21. ^ "The Dodgers claimed RHP Jake Reed from the New York Mets". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  22. ^ Toribio, Juan (August 30, 2022). "Dodgers call on new arms to seal 90th win". MLB.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  23. ^ "Dodgers News: Jake Reed Overcome By Emotion With First Career Save". dodgerblue.com. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  24. ^ Stephen, Eric (September 2, 2022). "Dodgers activate Blake Treinen after missing over 4 months with shoulder inflammation". SB Nation. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  25. ^ Franco, Anthony (September 5, 2022). "Orioles Claim Jake Reed From Dodgers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "Baltimore Orioles claim outfielder Jake Cave, 29, off waivers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  27. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles claim Cave off waivers from Twins," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  28. ^ McDonald, Darragh (October 13, 2022). "Red Sox Claim Jake Reed, Designate Eduard Bazardo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  29. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. November 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  30. ^ Adams, Steve (November 18, 2022). "Dodgers Claim Jake Reed". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  31. ^ Franco, Anthony (December 29, 2022). "Dodgers Designate Jake Reed For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  32. ^ Stephen, Eric (January 5, 2022). "Dodgers outright Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City". SB Nation. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  33. ^ Stephen, Eric (April 21, 2023). "Dodgers place Michael Grove on injured list, call up Jake Reed from Triple-At". SB Nation. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  34. ^ "Dodgers' Jake Reed: Called up from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  35. ^ Stephen, Eric (April 22, 2023). "Dodgers recall Victor González from Triple-A, designate Jake Reed for assignment". SB Nation. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  36. ^ Stephen, Eric (April 26, 2023). "Bobby Miller joins Triple-A Oklahoma City, Jimmy Nelson begins rehab assignment". SB Nation. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  37. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-10
  38. ^ "Jake Reed makes MLB debut as reliever for Los Angeles Dodgers, while wife prepares for Olympics". ESPN.com. July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.

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