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{{short description|American baseball player and commentator (born 1960)}}
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|caption=Reynolds with [[MLB.com]] at the [[2008 World Series]]
|position=[[Second baseman]]
|position=[[Second baseman]]
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|birth_place=[[Eugene, Oregon]], U.S.
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|birth_place=[[Eugene, Oregon]]
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|finalteam=California Angels
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* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{By|1983}}–{{By|1992}})
* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|1983}}–{{mlby|1992}})
* [[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{By|1993}})
* [[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{mlby|1993}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|California Angels]] ({{By|1994}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels|California Angels]] ({{mlby|1994}})
|highlights=
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* 2× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|1987]], [[1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|1988]])
* 2× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|1987]], [[1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|1988]])
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* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|AL stolen base leader]] (1987)
* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|AL stolen base leader]] (1987)
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'''Harold Craig Reynolds''' (born November 26, 1960) is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[second baseman]]. He played from 1983 to 1994, primarily for the [[Seattle Mariners]], also playing for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and [[California Angels]]. Since his retirement, he has become a well known television analyst, working for [[MLB Network]] as well as [[Fox Sports]] where he became known for denigrating Canadian baseball fans.
'''Harold Craig Reynolds''' (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional [[baseball]] player and current television [[sports commentator]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] as a [[second baseman]] from {{By|1983}} to {{By|1994}}, most prominently as a member of the [[Seattle Mariners]], where he was a two-time [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] player and a three-time [[Gold Glove Award]] winner. He also played for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and the [[Los Angeles Angels|California Angels]]. In 1991, Reynolds was named the recipient of the prestigious [[Roberto Clemente Award]]. After his playing career, he became a four-time [[Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Event Analyst|Emmy Award]] winning television baseball analyst, working for the [[MLB Network]] and [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]].


==Biography==
==Early career==


===High school===
===High school===
Born in [[Eugene, Oregon]],<ref name="sciahs">{{cite news |last=Bellamy |first=Ron |date=February 11, 1994 |title=Second chance is all he seeks |page=1B |newspaper=[[The Register-Guard]] |location=Oregon |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=B1VWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sOsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6390%2C2228483 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref> Reynolds was raised in [[Corvallis, Oregon|Corvallis]] and starred in [[High school football|football]], [[High school basketball|basketball]], and baseball at [[Corvallis High School (Oregon)|Corvallis High School]]. He was a member of the state championship (AAA) football team in 1978, graduated in 1979, and was inducted into the [[Oregon Sports Hall of Fame]] in 1998.<ref name="snewind">{{cite news |date=June 30, 1998 |title=Six new inductees join Oregon Hall of Fame |page=2D |newspaper=[[The Register-Guard]] |location=Oregon |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X0xWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7esDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3472%2C8069063}}</ref> He was a member of Corvallis' [[American Legion Baseball|American Legion baseball]] team that won state and regional titles in August 1978.<ref name="cupyftl">{{cite news |date=August 28, 1978 |title=Corvallis upends Yakima for title |page=6 |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Washington)|Ellensburg Daily Record]] |agency=[[United Press International]] |location=Washington |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1oRUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MI8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4068%2C3663116 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref>
Reynolds was born in [[Eugene, Oregon]] and was raised in Corvallis, Oregon. Harold attended [[Corvallis High School (Oregon)|Corvallis High School]] in [[Corvallis, Oregon]], starring in football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of the 3A State Championship football team in 1978. He graduated from Corvallis High in 1979, and was inducted into the [[Oregon Sports Hall of Fame]] in 1998.


===College===
===College===
Reynolds was selected in the sixth round (144th overall) of the [[1979 Major League Baseball draft|1979 MLB draft]] by the [[San Diego Padres]] on June 5. He opted not to sign and attended college initially at [[San Diego State University]] before transferring to [[Cañada College]] in [[Redwood City, California]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=6th Round of the 1979 MLB June Amateur Draft |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=1979&draft_round=6&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[1980 Major League Baseball draft|1980 MLB draft]] on June 3, Reynolds was selected with the second pick of the amateur draft's secondary phase by the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1st Round of the 1980 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=1980&draft_round=1&draft_type=junsec&query_type=year_round |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
Although Reynolds was drafted in the 6th round of the amateur draft on June 5, 1979, by the San Diego Padres, he elected not to sign and joined the [[Cañada College]] Colts baseball team.


On June 1, 2013, Reynolds was inducted into the Cañada College Hall of Fame and was presented with the "Colts Lifetime Achievement Award".<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Inductees {{!}} Hall of Fame |url=https://www.canadacollege.edu/halloffame/inductees2013.php |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[Cañada College]]}}</ref>
The following summer, on June 3, 1980, Reynolds was selected in the 1st round (2nd pick) of the amateur draft (Secondary Phase) by the Seattle Mariners. Reynolds signed with the Mariners after one season with [[Cañada College]] in Redwood City.


==Professional career==
On June 1, 2013 Reynolds was inducted into the Cañada College Hall of Fame and was presented with the "Colts Lifetime Achievement Award".
Reynolds spent several seasons in the [[Minor League Baseball|minor leagues]], playing for the [[Wausau Timbers]] (A) in [[Wisconsin]] in 1981, [[Lynn Sailors]] (AA) in [[Massachusetts]] in 1982, and [[Salt Lake City Bees|Salt Lake Gulls]] (AAA) in [[Utah]] in 1983,<ref name="orcomcl">{{cite news |last=Kragthorpe |first=Kurt |date=June 15, 1983 |title=Owen-Reynolds combination clicks |page=8B |newspaper=[[Deseret News]] |location=Salt Lake City, Utah |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1jJTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=K4MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3688%2C6469835 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref> prior to his major league debut on September 2, 1983. In his major league debut, Reynolds appeared as a pinch runner for [[Ken Phelps]] in the ninth inning of a 5–4 loss to the [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 1983 |title=New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Box Score: September 2, 1983 |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA198309020.shtml |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> During his time in the minors, Reynolds learned how to switch hit by working with minor league manager and former [[Cincinnati Reds]] catcher [[Bill Plummer]]. The following season, he played AAA ball in Salt Lake before being called up again in September 1984. Reynolds exceeded his rookie limits during the 1985 season and batted .144 with 3 RBI in 67 games.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Harold Reynolds Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reynoha01.shtml |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> The next season, Reynolds appeared in over 100 games for the first time. He finished the season batting .222 with a home run, 24 RBI and 30 stolen bases in 126 games.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:George H. W. Bush with Harold Reynolds (P15486-24A).jpg|thumb|right|Reynolds (right) presents President [[George H. W. Bush]] with a Seattle Mariners baseball cap in the [[Oval Office]] in 1990.]]
Reynolds was an [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] in {{Baseball year|1987}} and {{Baseball year|1988}}, led the [[American League]] in [[stolen base]]s with 60 in 1987, in [[triple (baseball)|triples]] with 11 in 1988, and in at-bats with 642 in [[1990 in sports|1990]].<ref name=":0" /> He was the only player other than [[Rickey Henderson]] to lead the American League in stolen bases during any season in the 1980s. However, Reynolds was also [[caught stealing]] 20 times in 1987, which led the AL, and he was caught 29 times in 1988, which led the majors.<ref name=":0" /> On defense, Reynolds won three [[Gold Glove Award]]s and led the American League in [[Assist (baseball)|assist]]s and [[double play]]s five times each.<ref name=":0" /> In 1986, he played in Puerto Rico with the Mayagüez Indians.


On September 30, 1990, Reynolds was the last man to bat at [[Comiskey Park]]. He grounded out against [[Chicago White Sox]] pitcher [[Bobby Thigpen]] to close out a 2–1 White Sox win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 30, 1990 |title=Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Box Score: September 30, 1990 |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHA/CHA199009300.shtml |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
===Professional career===
Reynolds spent several seasons in the minor leagues, playing in Lynn, Massachusetts, for the Lynn Sailors (AA) before being called up by the [[Seattle Mariners]] and making his major league debut on Sept 2, 1983. The following season he played AAA ball before being called up again in September 1984. The 1985 season was his official rookie season in Major League Baseball.


In 1991, Reynolds won the [[Roberto Clemente Award]], given annually to a Major League Baseball player selected for his character and charitable contributions to his community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roberto Clemente Award Winners {{!}} History |url=https://www.mlb.com/awards/roberto-clemente |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]] |language=en}}</ref>
Reynolds was an [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] in {{By|1987}} and {{By|1988}}, led the [[American League]] in [[stolen base]]s with 60 in 1987, in [[triple (baseball)|triples]] with 11 in 1988, and in at-bats with 642 in [[1990 in sports|1990]]. He was the only player other than [[Rickey Henderson]] to lead the American League in stolen bases during any season in the 1980s. In 1986, he played in Puerto Rico with the Mayaguez Indians.
[[File:Bill Clinton in the Camden Yards dugout (42-WHPO-P02249-30) (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Reynolds (left) receives a [[thumbs up]] from President [[Bill Clinton]] before [[Opening Day]] at [[Camden Yards]] in 1993.]]
On October 26, 1992, Reynolds was granted [[Free agent|free agency]].<ref name=":0" /> He signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on December 11, 1992.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 12, 1992 |title=SPORTS PEOPLE: BASEBALL; Orioles Get Reynolds |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/12/sports/sports-people-baseball-orioles-get-reynolds.html |access-date=June 18, 2023 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He played in 145 games with the Orioles, batting .252 with four home runs and 47 RBI.<ref name=":0" /> After one season with the Orioles, he again entered free agency on October 29, 1993.<ref name=":0" /> Reynolds signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]] on January 28, 1994,<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 28, 1994 |title=Padres sign Reynolds |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/01/28/Padres-sign-Reynolds/3933759733200/ |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=[[United Press International]] |language=en}}</ref> before being traded to the [[Los Angeles Angels|California Angels]] on March 29 for [[Hilly Hathaway]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 1994 |title=Trade by Padres makes Angels next stop for Harold Reynolds |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/03/30/trade-by-padres-makes-angels-next-stop-for-harold-reynolds/ |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=[[Tampa Bay Times]] |language=en}}</ref> The 1994 season was Reynolds' final season in the major leagues.


Reynolds led the league in [[double plays]] turned by a second baseman five times and in errors committed by a second baseman four times, and won three [[Gold Glove]] awards for his play at second base.
In 1991, Reynolds won the [[Roberto Clemente Award]], given annually to a Major League Baseball player selected for his character and charitable contributions to his community.


==Broadcasting==
On Oct. 26, 1992, Reynolds was granted [[Free Agent|free agency]] and signed with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] that December. After one season with the Orioles, he again entered free agency on Oct. 29, 1993. Reynolds signed with the [[San Diego Padres]] on Jan. 28, 1994, before being traded to the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|California Angels]] that March for [[Hilly Hathaway]]. The 1994 season was Reynolds' final season in the major leagues.

During a 12-year baseball career, Reynolds [[batting average|batted]] .258 with 1,233 [[Hit (baseball)|hit]]s and 353 [[Run batted in|runs batted in]].

A superb fielder, Reynolds regularly led the league in [[double plays]] turned and won three [[Gold Glove]] awards for his play at second base.

===Broadcasting career===
[[File:Harold Reynolds 2008 World Series.jpg|thumb|190px|Reynolds at the [[2008 World Series]]]]
[[File:Harold Reynolds 2008 World Series.jpg|thumb|190px|Reynolds at the [[2008 World Series]]]]


Reynolds joined [[ESPN]] in 1996 as a lead studio analyst on ''[[Baseball Tonight]]''. He appeared at major baseball events on the ESPN set, including the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] and the [[World Series]]. He also was a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the [[College World Series]] and [[Little League World Series]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} However, he was fired from the network in July 2006 following accusations of [[sexual harassment]].<ref>{{cite news |date=July 26, 2006 |title=ESPN's Reynolds let go over sexual harassment |work=[[Evansville Courier & Press]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/26/espns-reynolds-let-go-over-sexual-harassment/ |access-date=July 26, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107100259/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/26/espns-reynolds-let-go-over-sexual-harassment/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=November 7, 2006}}</ref> Reynolds called the incident "a total misunderstanding," claiming that a hug he had given a woman had been misinterpreted.<ref>{{cite news |last=Marchand |first=Andrew |date=July 26, 2006 |title=Accused of Sexual Harassment: Reynolds Wants ESPN Job Back |work=[[New York Post]] |url=http://www.nypost.com/sports/accused_of_sexual_harassment_sports_andrew_marchand.htm |access-date=July 26, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060819114231/http://www.nypost.com/sports/accused_of_sexual_harassment_sports_andrew_marchand.htm |archive-date=August 19, 2006}}</ref> Reynolds filed a $5 million lawsuit against ESPN for payment of the remainder of his contract.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 31, 2006 |title=Reynolds sues ESPN for $5 million |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15490882/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115044035/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15490882/ |archive-date=November 15, 2007 |access-date=October 19, 2007 |website=[[MSNBC]] |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sandomir |first=Richard |date=February 8, 2007 |title=Reynolds's Pact Is Included in Amended ESPN Suit |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/08/sports/baseball/08base.html?_r=1&ref=baseball&oref=slogin |access-date=May 4, 2010}}</ref> ESPN settled the case with Reynolds in April 2008, and paid him a seven-figure sum.<ref>{{cite web|title=ESPN, Harold Reynolds settle lawsuit |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2008/04/14/daily24.html|website=[[Los Angeles Business Journal]]|date=April 16, 2008}}</ref>
====ESPN====
Reynolds was a lead studio analyst on [[ESPN]]'s ''[[Baseball Tonight]]'' from 1996&ndash;2006. He would appear at major baseball events such on the ESPN set including the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] and the [[World Series]]. He also was a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the [[College World Series]] and [[Little League World Series]]. He was also a two time winning coach in the Taco Bell All Star Celebrity Softball game held during the MLB All Star break. He was known for telling his players to "let it all hang out."{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}


Reynolds joined [[MLB.com]] as a commentator in June 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 11, 2007 |title=Former All-Star Reynolds joins MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070611&content_id=2020388&vkey=pr_mlbcom&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070616040656/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070611&content_id=2020388&vkey=pr_mlbcom&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=June 16, 2007 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref> In April 2008, he joined Mets pre-game and post-game coverage on [[SportsNet New York]] as a baseball commentator.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cerrone |first=Matthew |date=April 24, 2008 |title=Harold Reynolds joins Mets Pre Game |url=http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/news-harold-reynolds-joins-mets-pre-game |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724221607/http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/news-harold-reynolds-joins-mets-pre-game/ |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |access-date=April 24, 2008 |website=Mets Blog}}</ref> Reynolds also worked with [[Major League Baseball on TBS|TBS]] on their Sunday baseball telecasts, as well as the 2008 MLB playoffs.
=====Termination at ESPN=====
On July 24, {{By|2006}}, Harold Reynolds was fired from ESPN. The ESPN spokeswoman confirmed that Reynolds "is no longer with the network" but did not give a reason for the departure.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2529434
| title = Reynolds out at ESPN
| publisher = [[Associated Press]]
| date = 2006-07-25
| accessdate = 2006-07-25
}}</ref> "Three people who work at ESPN and familiar with the case said the cause was a pattern of sexual harassment."<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/26/espns-reynolds-let-go-over-sexual-harassment/
| title = ESPN's Reynolds let go over sexual harassment
| date = 2006-07-26
| accessdate = 2006-07-26
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061107100259/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/26/espns-reynolds-let-go-over-sexual-harassment/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-11-07}}</ref> Reynolds called this incident "a total misunderstanding" and that "I gave a woman a hug and I felt like it was misinterpreted."<ref>{{cite news
|url = http://www.nypost.com/sports/accused_of_sexual_harassment_sports_andrew_marchand.htm
|title = Accused of Sexual Harassment: Reynolds Wants ESPN Job Back
|last = Marchand
|first = Andrew
|publisher = [[New York Post]]
|date = 2006-07-26
|accessdate = 2006-07-26
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20060819114231/http://www.nypost.com/sports/accused_of_sexual_harassment_sports_andrew_marchand.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-08-19}}</ref>


Reynolds has been an analyst on [[MLB Network]] since its launch in January 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MLB Network Personalities |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/network/personalities/?id=3686541 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref> Reynolds regularly appears on ''[[MLB Tonight]]'', ''[[Quick Pitch (TV series)|Quick Pitch]]'', ''Diamond Demo'' and MLB Network's breaking news and special event coverage, including the All-Star Game, Postseason and World Series. He was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for his work as a studio analyst on MLB Network in 2011, 2012 and 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2010 |title=NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS, AL MICHAELS TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |url=http://emmyonline.com/sports_32nd_nominations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029151907/http://emmyonline.com/sports_32nd_nominations |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=[[Emmy Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2012 |title=NOMINEES FOR THE 33RD ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS |url=http://emmyonline.com/sports_33rd_nominations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326015639/http://emmyonline.com/sports_33rd_nominations |archive-date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=[[Emmy Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2013 |title=THE NOMINEES FOR THE 34th ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS |url=http://emmyonline.com/sports_34th_nominations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021123750/http://emmyonline.com/sports_34th_nominations |archive-date=October 21, 2013 |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=[[Emmy Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
It was announced on October 30, 2006, that Reynolds planned to sue ESPN after having tried "everything possible to handle this situation quietly behind the scenes," while stating that he is seeking the money owed to him under the remainder of his contract, including interest and lost earnings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15490882/ |title = Reynolds sues ESPN for $5 million| accessdate=2007-10-19}}</ref>
The Smoking Gun obtained a copy of Reynolds' contract that was filed as part of the lawsuit. Reynolds' lawsuit is for $5 million, roughly equivalent to the value of the contract Reynolds signed that was scheduled to cover the 2006&ndash;2011 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/08/sports/baseball/08base.html?_r=1&ref=baseball&oref=slogin |title = Reynolds’s Pact Is Included in Amended ESPN Suit | work=The New York Times | first=Richard | last=Sandomir | date=February 8, 2007 | accessdate=May 4, 2010}}</ref>


Reynolds became a member of the ''[[MLB on Fox]]'' pregame show in 2012, which at the time was being produced out of MLB Network's studios. Reynolds worked on Fox's pregame show for two years alongside [[Matt Vasgersian]] and [[Kevin Millar]]. After the 2013 season, Reynolds, along with [[Tom Verducci]], was promoted to join [[Joe Buck]] on the network's top broadcast team following the retirement of lead analyst [[Tim McCarver]], which lasted for two seasons until the duo was replaced by [[John Smoltz]] in 2016.
ESPN settled the case in April 2008, giving Reynolds a seven figure settlement (''Portland Tribune'', April 29, 2008).


====Post-ESPN Career====
==Personal life==
Reynolds is a [[Christianity|Christian]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williamson |first1=Don |date=August 5, 1990 |title=Harold Reynolds -- This Seattle Mariner Uses Baseball As A Platform For Teaching Kids |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19900805&slug=1086244 |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Harold Reynolds |url=http://www.thegoal.com/players/baseball/reynolds_harold/reynolds_harold.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512221813/http://www.thegoal.com/players/baseball/reynolds_harold/reynolds_harold.html |archive-date=May 12, 2019 |access-date=May 12, 2019 |website=The Goal}}</ref> and is the youngest of eight children. His brother [[Don Reynolds]] is a former [[outfielder]] who played parts of two seasons with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMane |first=Fred |date=June 6, 1979 |title=Wolverines Popular In Baseball Draft |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=twJcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1VQNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5160,1335934&dq=harold+reynolds+baseball+brother+don+padres&hl=en |access-date= |website=Times-Union |via=[[Google News Archive]] |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref>
On June 11, 2007, Reynolds officially joined [[MLB.com]] as a baseball commentator.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070611&content_id=2020388&vkey=pr_mlbcom&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb "Former All-Star Reynolds joins MLB.com"], ''MLB.com''</ref> Reynolds settled his lawsuit with ESPN on April 16, 2008. Nine days later, Reynolds officially joined Mets pre-game and post-game coverage on [[SportsNet New York]] as a baseball commentator.<ref>[http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/news-harold-reynolds-joins-mets-pre-game], ''metsblog.com''</ref> Reynolds also worked with [[Major League Baseball on TBS|TBS]] on their Sunday baseball telecasts, as well as the 2008 MLB Playoffs.

====MLB Network====
Since its launch on January 1, 2009, Reynolds has been an analyst on [[MLB Network]].<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/network/personalities/?id=3686541</ref> Reynolds regularly appears on ''[[MLB Tonight]]'', ''[[Quick Pitch (TV series)|Quick Pitch]]'', ''Diamond Demo'' and MLB Network's breaking news and special event coverage, including the All-Star Game, Postseason and World Series. He also stars in a new show alongside Brian Kenny titled ''MLB Now''. The new series airs Monday thru Friday on MLB Network. Reynolds was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for his work as a studio analyst on MLB Network in 2010 and 2011.

====Fox Sports====
Reynolds became a member of the [[MLB on Fox]] pregame show in 2012, which at the time was being produced out of MLB Network's studios. Reynolds worked on Fox's pregame show for two years alongside [[Matt Vasgersian]] and [[Kevin Millar]]. With the retirement of Fox's lead analyst [[Tim McCarver]] following the 2013 season, Reynolds, along with [[Tom Verducci]], was promoted to join [[Joe Buck]] on the network's top broadcast team.

===Sports education===
Reynolds provides an in-game tutorial on how to hit, field, and pitch in the ''[[Triple Play series|Triple Play Baseball]]'' and ''[[MVP Baseball series|MVP Baseball]]'' series. He has also started an organization called HR Enterprises.<ref>[http://www.haroldreynolds.com/profile.html profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Family==
Reynolds' brother [[Don Reynolds|Don]] is a former [[outfielder]] who played parts of two seasons with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>Fred McMane, United Press International, [http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=twJcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1VQNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5160,1335934&dq=harold+reynolds+baseball+brother+don+padres&hl=en Wolverines Popular in Baseball Draft], June 6, 1979</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Major League Baseball stolen base champions]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball triples champions]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.haroldreynolds.com Official Harold Reynolds website]
*[http://www.haroldreynolds.com Official website]
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*[http://www.maurybrown.com/?p=341 First public interview following termination at ESPN on Charley Steiner's show] 12-Sep-2006
*[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2003352319_kelley06.html Reynolds wants ESPN to explain its actions] - ''[[The Seattle Times]]'', 06-Nov-2006, by Steve Kelley
*[http://www.urbancelebritynews.com/2006/11/05/former-espn-analyst-sues-over-brief-hug/ Former ESPN Analyst Sues Network over "Brief Hug"] by Urban Celebrity News


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Latest revision as of 20:58, 6 November 2024

For other people named Harold Reynolds, see Harold Reynolds (disambiguation).

Harold Reynolds
Reynolds with MLB.com at the 2008 World Series
Second baseman
Born: (1960-11-26) November 26, 1960 (age 64)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1983, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
August 7, 1994, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Batting average.258
Home runs21
Runs batted in353
Stolen bases250
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1983 to 1994, most prominently as a member of the Seattle Mariners, where he was a two-time All-Star player and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels. In 1991, Reynolds was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. After his playing career, he became a four-time Emmy Award winning television baseball analyst, working for the MLB Network and Fox Sports.

Early career

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High school

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Born in Eugene, Oregon,[1] Reynolds was raised in Corvallis and starred in football, basketball, and baseball at Corvallis High School. He was a member of the state championship (AAA) football team in 1978, graduated in 1979, and was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.[2] He was a member of Corvallis' American Legion baseball team that won state and regional titles in August 1978.[3]

College

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Reynolds was selected in the sixth round (144th overall) of the 1979 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres on June 5. He opted not to sign and attended college initially at San Diego State University before transferring to Cañada College in Redwood City, California.[4] In the 1980 MLB draft on June 3, Reynolds was selected with the second pick of the amateur draft's secondary phase by the Seattle Mariners.[5]

On June 1, 2013, Reynolds was inducted into the Cañada College Hall of Fame and was presented with the "Colts Lifetime Achievement Award".[6]

Professional career

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Reynolds spent several seasons in the minor leagues, playing for the Wausau Timbers (A) in Wisconsin in 1981, Lynn Sailors (AA) in Massachusetts in 1982, and Salt Lake Gulls (AAA) in Utah in 1983,[7] prior to his major league debut on September 2, 1983. In his major league debut, Reynolds appeared as a pinch runner for Ken Phelps in the ninth inning of a 5–4 loss to the New York Yankees.[8] During his time in the minors, Reynolds learned how to switch hit by working with minor league manager and former Cincinnati Reds catcher Bill Plummer. The following season, he played AAA ball in Salt Lake before being called up again in September 1984. Reynolds exceeded his rookie limits during the 1985 season and batted .144 with 3 RBI in 67 games.[9] The next season, Reynolds appeared in over 100 games for the first time. He finished the season batting .222 with a home run, 24 RBI and 30 stolen bases in 126 games.[9]

Reynolds (right) presents President George H. W. Bush with a Seattle Mariners baseball cap in the Oval Office in 1990.

Reynolds was an All-Star in 1987 and 1988, led the American League in stolen bases with 60 in 1987, in triples with 11 in 1988, and in at-bats with 642 in 1990.[9] He was the only player other than Rickey Henderson to lead the American League in stolen bases during any season in the 1980s. However, Reynolds was also caught stealing 20 times in 1987, which led the AL, and he was caught 29 times in 1988, which led the majors.[9] On defense, Reynolds won three Gold Glove Awards and led the American League in assists and double plays five times each.[9] In 1986, he played in Puerto Rico with the Mayagüez Indians.

On September 30, 1990, Reynolds was the last man to bat at Comiskey Park. He grounded out against Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Thigpen to close out a 2–1 White Sox win.[10]

In 1991, Reynolds won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to a Major League Baseball player selected for his character and charitable contributions to his community.[11]

Reynolds (left) receives a thumbs up from President Bill Clinton before Opening Day at Camden Yards in 1993.

On October 26, 1992, Reynolds was granted free agency.[9] He signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on December 11, 1992.[12] He played in 145 games with the Orioles, batting .252 with four home runs and 47 RBI.[9] After one season with the Orioles, he again entered free agency on October 29, 1993.[9] Reynolds signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on January 28, 1994,[13] before being traded to the California Angels on March 29 for Hilly Hathaway.[14] The 1994 season was Reynolds' final season in the major leagues.

Reynolds led the league in double plays turned by a second baseman five times and in errors committed by a second baseman four times, and won three Gold Glove awards for his play at second base.

Broadcasting

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Reynolds at the 2008 World Series

Reynolds joined ESPN in 1996 as a lead studio analyst on Baseball Tonight. He appeared at major baseball events on the ESPN set, including the All-Star Game and the World Series. He also was a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the College World Series and Little League World Series.[citation needed] However, he was fired from the network in July 2006 following accusations of sexual harassment.[15] Reynolds called the incident "a total misunderstanding," claiming that a hug he had given a woman had been misinterpreted.[16] Reynolds filed a $5 million lawsuit against ESPN for payment of the remainder of his contract.[17][18] ESPN settled the case with Reynolds in April 2008, and paid him a seven-figure sum.[19]

Reynolds joined MLB.com as a commentator in June 2007.[20] In April 2008, he joined Mets pre-game and post-game coverage on SportsNet New York as a baseball commentator.[21] Reynolds also worked with TBS on their Sunday baseball telecasts, as well as the 2008 MLB playoffs.

Reynolds has been an analyst on MLB Network since its launch in January 2009.[22] Reynolds regularly appears on MLB Tonight, Quick Pitch, Diamond Demo and MLB Network's breaking news and special event coverage, including the All-Star Game, Postseason and World Series. He was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for his work as a studio analyst on MLB Network in 2011, 2012 and 2013.[23][24][25]

Reynolds became a member of the MLB on Fox pregame show in 2012, which at the time was being produced out of MLB Network's studios. Reynolds worked on Fox's pregame show for two years alongside Matt Vasgersian and Kevin Millar. After the 2013 season, Reynolds, along with Tom Verducci, was promoted to join Joe Buck on the network's top broadcast team following the retirement of lead analyst Tim McCarver, which lasted for two seasons until the duo was replaced by John Smoltz in 2016.

Personal life

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Reynolds is a Christian[26][27] and is the youngest of eight children. His brother Don Reynolds is a former outfielder who played parts of two seasons with the San Diego Padres.[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bellamy, Ron (February 11, 1994). "Second chance is all he seeks". The Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1B – via Google News Archive.
  2. ^ "Six new inductees join Oregon Hall of Fame". The Register-Guard. Oregon. June 30, 1998. p. 2D.
  3. ^ "Corvallis upends Yakima for title". Ellensburg Daily Record. Washington. United Press International. August 28, 1978. p. 6 – via Google News Archive.
  4. ^ "6th Round of the 1979 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "1st Round of the 1980 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "2013 Inductees | Hall of Fame". Cañada College. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Kragthorpe, Kurt (June 15, 1983). "Owen-Reynolds combination clicks". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, Utah. p. 8B – via Google News Archive.
  8. ^ "New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Box Score: September 2, 1983". Baseball-Reference.com. September 2, 1983. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h "Harold Reynolds Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  10. ^ "Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Box Score: September 30, 1990". Baseball-Reference.com. September 30, 1990. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "Roberto Clemente Award Winners | History". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASEBALL; Orioles Get Reynolds". The New York Times. December 12, 1992. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  13. ^ "Padres sign Reynolds". United Press International. January 28, 1994. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "Trade by Padres makes Angels next stop for Harold Reynolds". Tampa Bay Times. March 30, 1994. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "ESPN's Reynolds let go over sexual harassment". Evansville Courier & Press. Associated Press. July 26, 2006. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved July 26, 2006.
  16. ^ Marchand, Andrew (July 26, 2006). "Accused of Sexual Harassment: Reynolds Wants ESPN Job Back". New York Post. Archived from the original on August 19, 2006. Retrieved July 26, 2006.
  17. ^ "Reynolds sues ESPN for $5 million". MSNBC. Associated Press. October 31, 2006. Archived from the original on November 15, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2007.
  18. ^ Sandomir, Richard (February 8, 2007). "Reynolds's Pact Is Included in Amended ESPN Suit". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  19. ^ "ESPN, Harold Reynolds settle lawsuit". Los Angeles Business Journal. April 16, 2008.
  20. ^ "Former All-Star Reynolds joins MLB.com". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. June 11, 2007. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007.
  21. ^ Cerrone, Matthew (April 24, 2008). "Harold Reynolds joins Mets Pre Game". Mets Blog. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
  22. ^ "MLB Network Personalities". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media.
  23. ^ "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS, AL MICHAELS TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD". Emmy Awards. March 22, 2010. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  24. ^ "NOMINEES FOR THE 33RD ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS". Emmy Awards. March 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  25. ^ "THE NOMINEES FOR THE 34th ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS". Emmy Awards. March 20, 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  26. ^ Williamson, Don (August 5, 1990). "Harold Reynolds -- This Seattle Mariner Uses Baseball As A Platform For Teaching Kids". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "Harold Reynolds". The Goal. Archived from the original on May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  28. ^ McMane, Fred (June 6, 1979). "Wolverines Popular In Baseball Draft". Times-Union. Associated Press – via Google News Archive.
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