Rick Reed

Note: This page is for pitcher Rick Reed; For the umpire of the same name, click here

Richard Allen Reed

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 205 lb.
• School Marshall University
• High School Huntington (WV) High School
• Debut August 8, 1988
• Final Game September 26, 2003
• Born August 16, 1964 in Huntington, WV USA

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Biographical Information

On July 22, 1992, pitching for the Kansas City Royals, Rick Reed failed to retire a single batter in a start against the Boston Red Sox. He gave up singles to Billy Hatcher and Phil Plantier, then was replaced by Juan Berenguer while facing Wade Boggs; Berenguer completed a walk which was charged to Reed. It was the last time a Royals starter failed to retire a single batter in a game until September 6, 2014, when Danny Duffy had to leave a game because of an injury after making only one pitch. In Reed's case, whatever was ailing him was not too serious, as he made his next scheduled start on July 31st.

Notable Achievements

• 1991 Pitcher of the Year American Association Buffalo Bisons
• 2-time NL All-Star (1998 & 2001)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1998 & 2002)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1997, 1998 & 2001)

Related Sites

• Rick Reed at the SABR Bio Project