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===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
On August 1, 1913, the [[Detroit Tigers]] purchased Reynolds from Topeka for $4,000 and two players, the highest price paid for a Western League player to that point in the 1913 season. The agreement allowed Reynolds to remain with Topeka through the end of the 1913 season. At the time of the sale, Reynolds was described as "a big fellow and has just as much stuff left in the ninth inning as he starts out with in the first."<ref>{{cite news|title=Doc Reynolds To The Tigers|newspaper=The Salina Daily Union|date=August 1, 1913|page=3|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000045/doc_reynolds_to_the_tigers/}}</ref>
On August 1, 1913, the [[Detroit Tigers]] purchased Reynolds from Topeka for $5,000, comprised of $4,000 in cash and two players. The sum was the highest price ever received by the Topeka club for the sale of a player.<ref name=Lou>{{cite news|title=Detroit Sends Big Doc Reynolds To Louisville|newspaper=The Topeka Daily Capital|date=May 16, 1915|page=15|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001142/detroit_sends_big_doc_reynolds_to/}}</ref><ref name=Doc/> The agreement allowed Reynolds to remain with Topeka through the end of the 1913 season. At the time of the sale, Reynolds was described as "a big fellow and has just as much stuff left in the ninth inning as he starts out with in the first."<ref name=Doc>{{cite news|title=Doc Reynolds To The Tigers|newspaper=The Salina Daily Union|date=August 1, 1913|page=3|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000045/doc_reynolds_to_the_tigers/}}</ref>


At the end of spring training in 1914, manager [[Hughie Jennings]] had decided to send Reynolds to the minor leagues, but pitcher [[Jean Dubuc]] persuaded team owner [[Frank Navin]] to keep Reynolds on the Tigers' lineup. Dubuc opined that Reynolds had the best control of a spitball he had ever seen.<ref name=Dubuc>{{cite news|title=Jean Dubuc Is Strong Booster For Ross Reynolds To Remain With the Jungaleers This Year|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|author=[[E. A. Batchelor]]|date=April 7, 1914|page=10|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000981/jean_dubuc_is_strong_booster_for_ross/}}</ref> Dubuc added: "If you want a 'Walsh in the bud,' keep this fellow. He has a fine spit-ball, good control, holds men on the sacks and has plenty of nerve. He's a comer or I don't know anything about pitching."<ref>{{cite news|title=Jinx Pursues 'Covey' In Games Against Naps|author=[[E. A. Batchelor]]|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=May 6, 1914|page=12|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000892/jinx_pursues_covey_in_games_against/}}</ref> Detroit sports writer [[E. A. Batchelor]] had this to say about Reynolds: "He is well over six feet, broad-shouldered and deep chested and has one of those square jaws which denotes courage under fire."<ref name=Dubuc/>
At the end of spring training in 1914, manager [[Hughie Jennings]] had decided to send Reynolds to the minor leagues, but pitcher [[Jean Dubuc]] persuaded team owner [[Frank Navin]] to keep Reynolds on the Tigers' lineup. Dubuc opined that Reynolds had the best control of a spitball he had ever seen.<ref name=Dubuc>{{cite news|title=Jean Dubuc Is Strong Booster For Ross Reynolds To Remain With the Jungaleers This Year|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|author=[[E. A. Batchelor]]|date=April 7, 1914|page=10|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000981/jean_dubuc_is_strong_booster_for_ross/}}</ref> Dubuc added: "If you want a 'Walsh in the bud,' keep this fellow. He has a fine spit-ball, good control, holds men on the sacks and has plenty of nerve. He's a comer or I don't know anything about pitching."<ref>{{cite news|title=Jinx Pursues 'Covey' In Games Against Naps|author=[[E. A. Batchelor]]|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=May 6, 1914|page=12|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000892/jinx_pursues_covey_in_games_against/}}</ref> Detroit sports writer [[E. A. Batchelor]] had this to say about Reynolds: "He is well over six feet, broad-shouldered and deep chested and has one of those square jaws which denotes courage under fire."<ref name=Dubuc/>


The Tigers followed Dubuc's advice and used Reynolds principally as a [[relief pitcher]] during the 1914 season. Reynolds appeared in 26 games for the Tigers in 1914, seven as a starter, compiling a 5-3 record with a 2.08 [[earned run average]] (ERA).<ref name=BR/>
The Tigers followed Dubuc's advice and used Reynolds principally as a [[relief pitcher]] during the 1914 season. Reynolds appeared in 26 games for the Tigers in 1914, seven as a starter, compiling a 5-3 record with a 2.08 [[earned run average]] (ERA).<ref name=BR/> His ERA was ninth best in the [[American League]].<ref name=Lou/>


on August 25, 1914, Reynolds allowed only five hits and won a pitching duel with [[Walter Johnson]], as the Tigers defeated the [[Washington Senators (1901–60)|Washington Senators]], 2-1. Reynolds scored the winning run after Johnson misplayed his bunt, allowing it to roll through his legs. After advancing to second base, [[Ty Cobb]] got a base hit to right field, and Johnson deflected the throw to the plate allowing Reynolds to score.<ref>{{cite news|title=Johnson Loses a Game Through Own Misplays|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=August 26, 1914|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000551/johnson_loses_one_through_own_misplays/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Johnson Is Beaten By Youngster: Ross Reynolds, Tigers' Spitball Artist, Holds Nationals to Five Hits and Gets 2 to 1 Decision Over Star; Walter's Own Error Gives Detroit Game|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|date=August 26, 1914|page=10|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000612/johnson_is_beaten_by_youngster/}}</ref>
on August 25, 1914, Reynolds allowed only five hits and won a pitching duel with [[Walter Johnson]], as the Tigers defeated the [[Washington Senators (1901–60)|Washington Senators]], 2-1. Reynolds scored the winning run after Johnson misplayed his bunt, allowing it to roll through his legs. After advancing to second base, [[Ty Cobb]] got a base hit to right field, and Johnson deflected the throw to the plate allowing Reynolds to score.<ref>{{cite news|title=Johnson Loses a Game Through Own Misplays|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=August 26, 1914|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000551/johnson_loses_one_through_own_misplays/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Johnson Is Beaten By Youngster: Ross Reynolds, Tigers' Spitball Artist, Holds Nationals to Five Hits and Gets 2 to 1 Decision Over Star; Walter's Own Error Gives Detroit Game|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|date=August 26, 1914|page=10|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5000612/johnson_is_beaten_by_youngster/}}</ref>


In 1915, Reynolds appeared in only four games for the Tigers, two as a starter, all early in the season. His ERA soared to 6.35 as he gave up eight earned runs, 17 hits and five [[base on balls|bases on balls]] in 11-1/3 innings pitched. He appeared in his last major league game on May 1, 1915.<ref name=BR/> He was sold to the [[Louisville Colonels (minor league baseball)|Louisville Colonels]] and appeared in 15 games for the Colonels during the 1915 season.<ref name=BR2/> On August 9, 1915, Reynolds was fined and suspended for the remainder of the season for failing to observe the club's training rules.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ross Reynolds Suspended|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|date=August 10, 1915|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001106/ross_reynolds_suspended/}}</ref>
In 1915, Reynolds appeared in only four games for the Tigers, two as a starter, all early in the season. His ERA soared to 6.35 as he gave up eight earned runs, 17 hits and five [[base on balls|bases on balls]] in 11-1/3 innings pitched. He appeared in his last major league game on May 1, 1915.<ref name=BR/> According to one account, his "old fault of wildness" bothered Reynolds in early games for the Tigers.<ref name=Lou/>
On May 16, 1915, Reynolds was sold to the [[Louisville Colonels (minor league baseball)|Louisville Colonels]] and appeared in 15 games for the Colonels during the 1915 season.<ref name=Lou/><ref name=BR2/> On August 9, 1915, Reynolds was fined and suspended for the remainder of the season for failing to observe the club's training rules.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ross Reynolds Suspended|newspaper=The Detroit Free Press|date=August 10, 1915|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001106/ross_reynolds_suspended/}}</ref> He was reportedly not "in condition to play good base ball."<ref>{{cite news|title="Doc" Reynolds Not In Condition|newspaper=The Evening Kansan-Republican|date=August 11, 1915|page=3|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001313/doc_reynolds_not_in_condition/}}</ref>

In March 1916, the Louisville club sold Reynolds to the [[Denver Bears (Western League)|Denver Bears]] of the Western League. His release was a surprise to Louisville fans given the progress Reynolds had made during spring practice. He had reportedly shown up in "superb condition" and had been "one of the hardest workers in the training camp."<ref>{{cite news|title=Reynolds Goes To Denver Club: Release of Local Hurler Surprise Party For Local Fans|newspaper=[[The Courier-Journal]] (Louisville)|date=March 30, 1916|page=7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001405/reynolds_goes_to_denver_club/}}</ref> Reynolds appeared in 18 games for Denver and compiled a 4-7 record with a 3.03 ERA.<ref name=BR2/> On July 8, 1916, having suffered from "a bad arm," Reynolds was released by the Denver club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doc Reynolds Slips Down Again|newspaper=The Topeka Daily Capital|date=July 9, 1916|page=18|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5001506/doc_reynolds_slips_down_again/}}</ref>


==Later years==
==Later years==

Revision as of 17:20, 20 April 2016

Ross Reynolds
Pitcher
Born: (1887-08-20)August 20, 1887
Barksdale, Texas
Died: June 23, 1970(1970-06-23) (aged 82)
Ada, Oklahoma
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 2, 1914, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
May 1, 1915, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win-Loss Record5-4
Strikeouts33
Earned run average2.62
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Ross Ernest Reynolds (August 20, 1887 – June 23, 1970), nicknamed "Doc", was an American baseball pitcher. He played professional baseball for five years from 1912 to 1916, including two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1914 and 1915. He appeared in 30 games, nine as a starter and compiled a 5-4 win-loss Record and a 2.62 earned run average.

Early years

Reynolds was born in Barksdale, Texas, in 1887.[1]

Professional baseball

Minor leagues

Reynold began his professional baseball career in 1912 playing for the Minneapolis, Kansas, team in the Central Kansas League. He compiled a 17-11 record in 30 games for Minneapolis[2]

In August 1912, Reynolds was purchased from Minneapolis by the Topeka Kaws of the Western League for $300 down and another $300 if Reynolds "made good." In September 1912, the Cincinnati Reds drafted Reynolds, but they drafted him from Minneapolis rather than Topeka. On that basis, Topeka was able to nullify the draft in proceedings before the national commission, and Reynolds remained with Topeka for the 1913 season.[3] On July 21, 1913, he pitched a no-hitter into the eighth inning and shut out Wichita by a 5-0 score.[4]

Detroit Tigers

On August 1, 1913, the Detroit Tigers purchased Reynolds from Topeka for $5,000, comprised of $4,000 in cash and two players. The sum was the highest price ever received by the Topeka club for the sale of a player.[5][6] The agreement allowed Reynolds to remain with Topeka through the end of the 1913 season. At the time of the sale, Reynolds was described as "a big fellow and has just as much stuff left in the ninth inning as he starts out with in the first."[6]

At the end of spring training in 1914, manager Hughie Jennings had decided to send Reynolds to the minor leagues, but pitcher Jean Dubuc persuaded team owner Frank Navin to keep Reynolds on the Tigers' lineup. Dubuc opined that Reynolds had the best control of a spitball he had ever seen.[7] Dubuc added: "If you want a 'Walsh in the bud,' keep this fellow. He has a fine spit-ball, good control, holds men on the sacks and has plenty of nerve. He's a comer or I don't know anything about pitching."[8] Detroit sports writer E. A. Batchelor had this to say about Reynolds: "He is well over six feet, broad-shouldered and deep chested and has one of those square jaws which denotes courage under fire."[7]

The Tigers followed Dubuc's advice and used Reynolds principally as a relief pitcher during the 1914 season. Reynolds appeared in 26 games for the Tigers in 1914, seven as a starter, compiling a 5-3 record with a 2.08 earned run average (ERA).[1] His ERA was ninth best in the American League.[5]

on August 25, 1914, Reynolds allowed only five hits and won a pitching duel with Walter Johnson, as the Tigers defeated the Washington Senators, 2-1. Reynolds scored the winning run after Johnson misplayed his bunt, allowing it to roll through his legs. After advancing to second base, Ty Cobb got a base hit to right field, and Johnson deflected the throw to the plate allowing Reynolds to score.[9][10]

In 1915, Reynolds appeared in only four games for the Tigers, two as a starter, all early in the season. His ERA soared to 6.35 as he gave up eight earned runs, 17 hits and five bases on balls in 11-1/3 innings pitched. He appeared in his last major league game on May 1, 1915.[1] According to one account, his "old fault of wildness" bothered Reynolds in early games for the Tigers.[5]

On May 16, 1915, Reynolds was sold to the Louisville Colonels and appeared in 15 games for the Colonels during the 1915 season.[5][2] On August 9, 1915, Reynolds was fined and suspended for the remainder of the season for failing to observe the club's training rules.[11] He was reportedly not "in condition to play good base ball."[12]

In March 1916, the Louisville club sold Reynolds to the Denver Bears of the Western League. His release was a surprise to Louisville fans given the progress Reynolds had made during spring practice. He had reportedly shown up in "superb condition" and had been "one of the hardest workers in the training camp."[13] Reynolds appeared in 18 games for Denver and compiled a 4-7 record with a 3.03 ERA.[2] On July 8, 1916, having suffered from "a bad arm," Reynolds was released by the Denver club.[14]

Later years

Reynolds died in Ada, Oklahoma, in 1970, at age 82.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ross Reynolds". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Ross Reynolds Minor League Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sports". Lincoln Daily News. September 24, 1912. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Reynolds Pitches a Shutout Game". The Topeka Daily Capital. July 22, 1913. p. 2.
  5. ^ a b c d "Detroit Sends Big Doc Reynolds To Louisville". The Topeka Daily Capital. May 16, 1915. p. 15.
  6. ^ a b "Doc Reynolds To The Tigers". The Salina Daily Union. August 1, 1913. p. 3.
  7. ^ a b E. A. Batchelor (April 7, 1914). "Jean Dubuc Is Strong Booster For Ross Reynolds To Remain With the Jungaleers This Year". The Detroit Free Press. p. 10.
  8. ^ E. A. Batchelor (May 6, 1914). "Jinx Pursues 'Covey' In Games Against Naps". Detroit Free Press. p. 12.
  9. ^ "Johnson Loses a Game Through Own Misplays". The Washington Post. August 26, 1914. p. 8.
  10. ^ "Johnson Is Beaten By Youngster: Ross Reynolds, Tigers' Spitball Artist, Holds Nationals to Five Hits and Gets 2 to 1 Decision Over Star; Walter's Own Error Gives Detroit Game". The Detroit Free Press. August 26, 1914. p. 10.
  11. ^ "Ross Reynolds Suspended". The Detroit Free Press. August 10, 1915. p. 8.
  12. ^ ""Doc" Reynolds Not In Condition". The Evening Kansan-Republican. August 11, 1915. p. 3.
  13. ^ "Reynolds Goes To Denver Club: Release of Local Hurler Surprise Party For Local Fans". The Courier-Journal (Louisville). March 30, 1916. p. 7.
  14. ^ "Doc Reynolds Slips Down Again". The Topeka Daily Capital. July 9, 1916. p. 18.
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