Cody Reed

Cody Reed
Reed with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Cincinnati Reds – No. 25
Pitcher
Born: (1993-04-15) April 15, 1993
Memphis, Tennessee
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 18, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through September 26, 2018)
Win–loss record 2–11
Earned run average 5.65
Strikeouts 102
Teams

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.

References

  1. 1 2 "Cody Reed Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ BOB BAKKENSports Editor (November 23, 2013). "Eagles' number retired". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Royals draft two big lefties in Manaea, Reed". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ KEVIN MALONEY NWCC Sports Information (June 17, 2015). "Horn Lake's Reed picked for all-star game". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ Sheldon, Mark (July 26, 2015). "Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  7. ↑ Reds prospect Reed will be promoted, debut
  8. ↑ "Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros Box Score, June 18, 2016". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Cody Reed Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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