Jack Reed (baseball)
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| Jack Reed | |
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| Outfielder | |
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Born: February 2, 1933 Silver City, Mississippi | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 1961 for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1963 for the New York Yankees | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .233 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 6 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Burwell Reed (February 2, 1933 in Silver City, Mississippi) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 3 seasons (1961–1963) with the New York Yankees. Reed was a member of the 1961 World Series champion Yankees. An alumnus of the University of Mississippi, for his career he hit .233 with 1 home run and 6 runs batted in in 222 games played. Reed is only one of seven players with more career games played than plate appearances.[1]
On June 24, 1962 Jack Reed hit the only home run of his career in the top of the 22nd inning as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers.[2]
References
- ↑ Spatz, Lyle (2007). TheSABR Baseball List & Record Book – Baseball’s Most Fascinating Records and Unusual Statistics. United States: Simon & Schuster. p. 496. ISBN 9781416532453.
- ↑ "Today in Baseball History June 24th". www.nationalpastime.com. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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