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.

Reed Garrett
Garrett with the Mets in 2023
New York Mets – No. 75
Pitcher
Born: (1993-01-02) January 2, 1993 (age 31)
Henrico, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: March 29, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
MLB statistics
(through April 20, 2024)
Win–loss record4–1
Earned run average5.73
Strikeouts53
NPB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win-loss record7–5
Earned run average3.46
Strikeouts104
Teams

Career edit

Amateur career edit

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 edit

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

 
Garrett with the Nashville Sounds

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 edit

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]

 
Garrett with the Mets in 2023

Second stint with Texas edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 9+13 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 edit

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 22+23 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 2+23 innings pitched. Garrett was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 18, following the promotion of José Godoy.[19]

New York Mets edit

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 edit

References edit

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

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