Cody Reed

Cody Reed

Reed with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Cincinnati Reds – No. 25
Pitcher
Born: (1993-04-15) April 15, 1993
Horn Lake, Mississippi
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 18, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 0–7
Earned run average 7.36
Strikeouts 43
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. He holds numerous school baseball records and his number is retired.[1] After high school he attended Northwest Mississippi Community College to play college baseball.

Reed was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars. Reed pitched 2014 with the Lexington Legends 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.[3][4] After the game he was promoted to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Reed was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, along with John Lamb and Brandon Finnegan, for Johnny Cueto on July 26, 2015.[5]

Reed was called up to make his major league debut on June 18, 2016.[6] On his debut he pitched 7 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, & 9 strike outs.

References

  1. BOB BAKKENSports Editor (November 23, 2013). "Eagles' number retired". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  2. "Royals draft two big lefties in Manaea, Reed". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  3. "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.
  4. KEVIN MALONEY NWCC Sports Information (June 17, 2015). "Horn Lake's Reed picked for all-star game". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  5. Sheldon, Mark (July 26, 2015). "Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  6. Reds prospect Reed will be promoted, debut
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