Mark Reynolds is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was primarily a third baseman and first baseman, but also played some outfield. Reynolds was known for his power hitting and high strikeout rate.
Reynolds was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round of the 2004 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2007 and quickly established himself as a power hitter, hitting 17 home runs in his rookie season. He continued to hit for power in the following seasons, hitting 44 home runs in 2009 and 32 in 2010.
In addition to his power hitting, Reynolds was also known for his high strikeout rate. He led the league in strikeouts in four different seasons, including a record-setting 223 strikeouts in 2009. Despite his high strikeout rate, Reynolds was still a valuable player due to his power and ability to draw walks.
Reynolds played for several teams during his career, including the Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Nationals. He was often used as a platoon player or designated hitter later in his career.
In addition to his power hitting and high strikeout rate, Reynolds was also known for his defensive versatility. He played primarily at third base and first base, but also played some outfield and even pitched in a few games.
Reynolds retired from baseball in 2020 after a 13-year career. He finished his career with 298 home runs, 871 RBIs, and a .236 batting average. While he was never a star player, Reynolds was a valuable contributor to several teams during his career and will be remembered for his power hitting and defensive versatility.
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