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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 biased television analyst, working for [[MLB Network]] as well as [[Fox Sports]].
'''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]].


==Biography==
==Biography==

Revision as of 22:31, 17 October 2015

For other people named Harold Reynolds, see Harold Reynolds (disambiguation).
Harold Reynolds
Second baseman
Born: (1960-11-26) November 26, 1960 (age 64)
Eugene, Oregon
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
Hits1,233
Runs batted in353
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards

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.

Biography

High school

Reynolds was born in Eugene, Oregon and was raised in Corvallis, Oregon. Harold attended 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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.

On Oct. 26, 1992, Reynolds was granted 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 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 batted .258 with 1,233 hits and 353 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

Reynolds at the 2008 World Series

ESPN

Reynolds was a lead studio analyst on ESPN's Baseball Tonight from 1996–2006. He would appear at major baseball events such 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. 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]

Termination at ESPN

On July 24, 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.[1] "Three people who work at ESPN and familiar with the case said the cause was a pattern of sexual harassment."[2] Reynolds called this incident "a total misunderstanding" and that "I gave a woman a hug and I felt like it was misinterpreted."[3]

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.[4] 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 2006–2011 seasons.[5]

ESPN settled the case in April 2008, giving Reynolds a seven figure settlement (Portland Tribune, April 29, 2008).

Post-ESPN Career

On June 11, 2007, Reynolds officially joined MLB.com as a baseball commentator.[6] 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.[7] Reynolds also worked with 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.[8] 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 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 Baseball and MVP Baseball series. He has also started an organization called HR Enterprises.[9]

Family

Reynolds' brother Don is a former outfielder who played parts of two seasons with the San Diego Padres.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Reynolds out at ESPN". Associated Press. 2006-07-25. Retrieved 2006-07-25.
  2. ^ "ESPN's Reynolds let go over sexual harassment". 2006-07-26. Archived from the original on 2006-11-07. Retrieved 2006-07-26.
  3. ^ Marchand, Andrew (2006-07-26). "Accused of Sexual Harassment: Reynolds Wants ESPN Job Back". New York Post. Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2006-07-26.
  4. ^ "Reynolds sues ESPN for $5 million". Retrieved 2007-10-19.
  5. ^ Sandomir, Richard (February 8, 2007). "Reynolds's Pact Is Included in Amended ESPN Suit". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  6. ^ "Former All-Star Reynolds joins MLB.com", MLB.com
  7. ^ [1], metsblog.com
  8. ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/network/personalities/?id=3686541
  9. ^ profile
  10. ^ Fred McMane, United Press International, Wolverines Popular in Baseball Draft, June 6, 1979

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