| Jo-Jo Reyes | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Reyes with the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1984-11-20)November 20, 1984 (age 41) West Covina, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 7, 2007, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| KBO: March 30, 2013, for the SK Wyverns | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: June 29, 2016, for the Miami Marlins | |
| KBO: June 18, 2014, for the SK Wyverns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 13–26 |
| Earned run average | 6.06 |
| Strikeouts | 215 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 10–20 |
| Earned run average | 5.37 |
| Strikeouts | 176 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Joseph Albert Reyes (born November 20, 1984) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theAtlanta Braves,Toronto Blue Jays,Baltimore Orioles, andLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also played in theKBO League for theSK Wyverns.
Reyes was drafted by theAtlanta Braves out ofRiverside Polytechnic High School in the second round (43rd overall) of the2003 MLB Draft. He spent his entire first professional season in theGulf Coast League. In 10 starts with theGulf Coast Braves, Reyes went 5-3 with a 2.56ERA and 55strikeouts in 45.0innings pitched. He allowed just onehome run all season.
With Class-ARome in2004, Reyes struggled most of the season, going 2-5 with a 5.33 ERA.Tommy John surgery kept him out for the end of the year and the first half of the2005 season. He was sent back to the GCL in 2005, and after doing well received a mid-season promotion to Class-ADanville. While his strikeout total fell (27 in 43 innings), he went 3-0 with a 3.53 ERA and posted aWHIP of 0.99, but a tornanterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ended his season prematurely.
In2006, Reyes went 8-1 with a 2.99 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in 13 starts for Rome. He struck out 84 in 75.1 innings, and his performance during the first half of the season earned him a start in the All-Star Game for the Southern Division of theSouth Atlantic League. He also received a promotion to the Braves' Advanced-A clubMyrtle Beach Pelicans. He went 4-4 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.34 WHIP.
After his 10-1 performance in2007, Reyes has moved ahead of left-handedMatt Harrison as the Braves' top pitching prospect. He was 8-1 with a 3.56 ERA in 13 starts at Double-AMississippi, with a 3.56 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 73-1/3 innings. He pitched even better since a promotion to Triple-ARichmond, posting a 2-0 record with 27 strikeouts and a 1.57 ERA in 23.0 innings.
On July 7, 2007 he was promoted to the Major League ball club, starting in place of thedisabledJohn Smoltz againstDavid Wells and theSan Diego Padres. His first earned run came in the second inning on a solohome run byKhalil Greene. In his first plate appearance the following inning, he laid down a successfulsacrifice bunt to moveJarrod Saltalamacchia to third base. Reyes lasted only 3+ innings however, giving up five earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one. He received no decision in the game. Reyes earned his first Major League win on September 18, 2007 in a 4-3 Braves' win against theFlorida Marlins atTurner Field.
The Braves hoped to find a number 5 starter in Reyes. In the 10 starts he made in 2007, he was 2-2 with a 6.22 ERA, butwith all the Braves injuries in 2008 Reyes became a regular starter.
On July 14, 2010, Reyes andYunel Escobar were traded to theToronto Blue Jays forÁlex González,Tyler Pastornicky, andTim Collins.[1]
He made his Blue Jays debut on April 5 against theOakland Athletics, giving up 9 hits and 5 earned runs over just 3.1 innings.
Reyes had not won a game since June 13, 2008. On May 25, 2011, he lost against theNew York Yankees for his 28th consecutive start without earning a win, tying the Major League record set byCliff Curtis (1910–11) andMatt Keough (1978–79).[2][3] Reyes was able to break his consecutive winless streak on May 30, 2011, with an 11-1 complete game victory over theCleveland Indians.[4]
In his next start on June 5 against theBaltimore Orioles, Reyes won, pitching 6.1 innings with 4 walks and 3 strikeouts. With the win, Reyes won consecutive starts for the first time in his career.[5] On July 23, he wasdesignated for assignment after making 20 starts in 2011, recording a 5.40 ERA and a 5–8 win–loss record.[6]
On August 2, he was claimed off waivers by theBaltimore Orioles.[7]
On August 31, Reyes faced the Blue Jays for the first time since being released. He pitched only 2.2 innings, surrendering 8 hits and 7 earned runs, while striking out 2. The Orioles went on to lose 13-0.[8] He was non-tendered and became a free agent on December 12.
On January 4, 2012, Reyes signed a minor league contract with thePittsburgh Pirates.[9] He elected free agency on November 2.
On November 13, 2012, Reyes signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[10] He was released on January 22.
On January 16, 2013, Reyes was granted his release by the Angels to sign with the SK Wyverns in Korea.[11] Reyes signed a two-year contract with theSK Wyverns of theKBO in Korea in 2013, but was released in early 2014.
On July 9, 2014, Reyes signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies.[12] In 5 starts for the Triple-ALehigh Valley IronPigs, he struggled to a 1-3 record and 10.45 ERA with 9 strikeouts over20+2⁄3 innings of work. Reyes was released by the Phillies organization on August 15.[13]
On April 1, 2015, Reyes signed with thePiratas de Campeche of theMexican League. In 13 starts for Campeche, he logged a 2-5 record and 3.95 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 82 innings pitched. Reyes was released by the Piratas on June 15.
On June 16, 2015, Reyes re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal. On October 3, 2015, Reyes made his first MLB appearance since 2011, recording one out on one pitch in the 8th inning against theTexas Rangers. Reyes also earned the win after the Angels mounted a five run comeback in the top of the 9th to win 11-10. He was designated for assignment on October 9. He elected free agency on October 13.
On January 22, 2016, Reyes signed a minor league contract with theMiami Marlins. On June 28, the Marlins called him up after appearing in over 36 innings for the Triple-ANew Orleans Zephyrs. Reyes was designated for assignment on July 1, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A two days later. He elected free agency on October 3.
On April 24, 2017, Reyes signed with theToros de Tijuana of theMexican League. In 41 appearances for Tijuana, he compiled a 5-1 record and 3.99 ERA with 19 strikeouts across29+1⁄3 innings pitched. Reyes announced his retirement on January 23, 2018.
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