Reed Garrett Explained

Reed Garrett
Team:New York Mets
Number:75
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:2 January 1993
Birth Place:Henrico, Virginia, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:March 29
Debutyear:2019
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:June 19
Debut2year:2020
Debut2team:Saitama Seibu Lions
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:August 15, 2024
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:8–5
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.50
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:99
Stat2league:NPB
Stat2year:2021 season
Stat21label:Win-loss record
Stat21value:7–5
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:3.46
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:104
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Reed Garrett (born January 2, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, and Baltimore Orioles and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.

Career

Amateur career

Garrett attended Mills E. Godwin High School in Richmond, Virginia.[1] He attended the Virginia Military Institute and played college baseball for the Keydets from 2012 through 2014.[2]

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected Garrett in the 16th round, 486th overall, of the 2014 MLB draft.[3]

Garrett spent his professional debut season of 2014 with the Spokane Indians of the Low–A Northwest League, posting a 6–1 record with a 4.06 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 57.2 innings over 16 games (9 starts).[4] Garrett split the 2015 season between the Hickory Crawdads of the Single–A South Atlantic League and the High Desert Mavericks of the High–A California League, combining to go 10–8 with a 4.58 ERA, 96 strikeouts, and 139.2 innings pitched over 25 games (25 starts). He split the 2016 season between High Desert, the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League, and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. He recorded a combined 4–9 record with a 6.24 ERA, 86 strikeouts, and 109.2 innings pitched over 29 games (18 starts).[4] After the 2016 regular season, Garrett played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[5] He recorded a 2.25 ERA in 16 innings pitched.[4]

He spent the 2017 season with Frisco, posting a 2–5 record with a 4.98 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 68.2 innings pitched in 44 games (4 starts). In 2018, Garrett became a full time relief pitcher and split the season between Frisco and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, posting a combined 4–2 record with a 2.04 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and 61.2 innings pitched over 51 games.[4] Following the 2018 regular season, Garrett pitched for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League in winter ball,[6] appearing in four games and recording a 9.82 ERA in 3.2 innings pitched.[4]

Detroit Tigers

Garrett was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 5th pick in the 2018 Rule 5 draft.[7] [8] On March 27, 2019, the Tigers announced that Garrett had made the 2019 opening day roster.[9] He made his major league debut on March 29 versus the Toronto Blue Jays, recording one strikeout over one inning of relief. He was designated for assignment on May 16 after going 0–0 with a 8.22 ERA over 15 innings.[10]

Second stint with Texas

On May 20, 2019, Garrett was returned to the Texas Rangers organization. He was then assigned to the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League for the remainder of the season,[11] going 1–3 with a 4.91 ERA in 40 innings.

Saitama Seibu Lions

On December 24, 2019, Garrett signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[12] On June 19, 2020, Garrett made his NPB debut. On December 2, 2020, he become a free agent.[13]

On December 29, 2020, Garrett re-signed with the Lions for the 2021 season.[14] He became a free agent following the 2021 season.

Washington Nationals

On February 23, 2022, Garrett signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[15] He was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the year.

On June 14, 2022, Garrett was selected to the 40-man roster and added to the active roster.[16] In 7 appearances, Garrett logged a 6.75 ERA with 6 strikeouts in innings pitched. He was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Jeter Downs on December 22. On January 5, 2023, Garrett was sent outright to Triple-A, but he rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency the following day.[17]

Baltimore Orioles

On January 19, 2023, Garrett signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. In 19 appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he registered a pristine 1.59 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 3 saves in innings pitched. On June 14, Garrett had his contract selected to the major league roster after Austin Voth was placed on the injured list.[18] In 2 games for Baltimore, he allowed 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk in innings pitched. Garrett was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 18, following the promotion of José Godoy.[19]

New York Mets

On June 25, 2023, Garrett was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.[20] In 9 games for the Mets, he posted a 5.82 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched. Garrett was optioned to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets to begin the 2024 season.[21]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mills Godwin alumnus Reed Garrett makes MLB debut with Tigers. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Eric Kolenich. March 30, 2019. September 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: Reed Garrett's road to big-league reliever began at Virginia Military Institute. Cody Stavenhagen. The Athletic. May 3, 2019. September 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: From the Pippins to the majors. Yakima Herald-Republic. March 25, 2019. September 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: Reed Garrett . thebaseballcube.com . March 27, 2019.
  5. Web site: The 2016 Arizona Fall League - Surprise Saguaros. Kevin Carter. Lone Star Ball. SB Nation. September 16, 2016 . March 27, 2019.
  6. Web site: Garrett se Incorpora al relevo Naranja. naranjeros.com.mx. August 21, 2018. March 27, 2019.
  7. Web site: Detroit Tigers select reliever Reed Garrett in MLB Rule 5 draft. Detroit Free Press. Anthony Fenech. December 13, 2018. December 14, 2018.
  8. Web site: Reinvented Rule 5 pick Reed Garrett wants to make good on 'new look' with Tigers. The Detroit News. Chris McCosky. March 5, 2019. September 16, 2019.
  9. Web site: VMI Baseball: Reed Garrett reaches Major Leagues with Tigers. Augusta Free Press. April 3, 2019. September 16, 2019.
  10. Web site: Tigers cut Rule 5 pick Reed Garrett, bring up Sandy Baez. Evan Woodbery. MLive.com. May 16, 2019. May 16, 2019.
  11. Web site: Reed Garrett returns to Rangers, Scott Heineman starts rehab assignment. Adam J. Morris. Lone Star Ball. SB Nation. May 20, 2019. May 20, 2019.
  12. Web site: 西武 リード・ギャレット投手の獲得発表 背番号33、中継ぎで期待. December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019.
  13. Web site: 2020年度 自由契約選手 . NPB.jp 日本野球機構 . Japanese . January 10, 2021 .
  14. 1344040648773689345. reedgarrett12. Excited to officially announce I am returning to the Seibu Lions for a second season! Can’t wait to see what ‘21 ha… . December 29, 2020.
  15. Web site: Adams. Steve. February 23, 2022. Nationals Sign Reed Garrett To Minor League Deal. February 23, 2022. MLB Trade Rumors.
  16. Web site: Nationals' Reed Garrett: Moves up to big club. February 26, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  17. Web site: Longtime Tigers minor-leaguer signs with Nationals . January 6, 2023 .
  18. Web site: Orioles’ Reed Garrett: Contract selected from Triple-A. June 14, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  19. Web site: Orioles’ Reed Garrett: Removed from 40-man roster. June 18, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  20. Web site: New York Mets Claim Reliever Off Waivers to Help Bolster Bullpen. June 25, 2023. si.com. en.
  21. Web site: Mets' Reed Garrett: Sent down to Triple-A. March 18, 2024. cbssports.com. en.