• Full name Matthew William Reynolds
  • Born 12/03/1990 in Tulsa, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Arkansas
  • Debut 05/17/2016
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (71st overall) by the New York Mets in 2012 (signed for $525,000).
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    Reynolds opened his college career as a shortstop before a torn thumb ligament short-circuited his freshman season. He has played more at third base since, both for the Razorback and for USA Baseball's college national team last summer. He's a solid athlete with a tweener profile: defensive tools suited for third and a bat that profiles better up the middle. Reynolds lacks third-base power, with a line-drive, gap-to-gap approach. He doesn't have the proper load in his swing to produce more than fringe-average power. He responded well to last summer's challenge of playing with Team USA and later in the Cape Cod League, improving his preparation and pushing himself to improve. He was Arkansas' best hitter this spring (.350/.460/.541) thanks to a more consistent approach and better patience at the plate. He's an average runner who can steal a bag as well. Reynolds may hit his way into an everyday role if he gets the chance to play shortstop or second base as a pro, as he has soft hands, good footwork and an above-average arm.

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Career Transactions

  • Cincinnati Reds sent 3B Matt Reynolds outright to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 3B Matt Reynolds outright to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds designated 3B Matt Reynolds for assignment.
  • Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of 3B Matt Reynolds from Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of 3B Matt Reynolds from Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds invited non-roster 3B Matt Reynolds and to spring training.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 3B Matt Reynolds outright to Louisville Bats.
  • Louisville Bats activated 3B Matt Reynolds.
  • Cincinnati Reds designated 3B Matt Reynolds for assignment.
  • Cincinnati Reds activated 3B Matt Reynolds.

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