Mark Reed (baseball)

Mark Reed (born April 13, 1986) is an American former professional baseball player and the current bullpen catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Mark Reed
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 83
Catcher / Bullpen Catcher
Born: (1986-04-13) April 13, 1986
Upland, California
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Teams
As Coach

Career

Reed was originally drafted in the third round (96th Overall) in the 2004 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs out of Bonita High School.[1] Scouts originally compared Reed to Mike Lieberthal. Reed used an open stance and an aggressive approach at plate, which, when combined with his quick bat, led to hard contact. His older brother, Jeremy Reed, played in the Chicago White Sox organization. After the 2011 season, Reed decided to test the minor league free agent market and joined the Diamondbacks A-Ball affiliate. A hand injury and crowded depth chart at the catcher position slowed things down once again. After an injury to Jeff Motuzas, the Diamondbacks’ longtime bullpen catcher, Reed was called up to serve as the Diamondbacks' bullpen catcher.[2][3]

References
  1. "Mark Reed, C, Arizona Diamondbacks". Retrieved 2015-09-03.
  2. "2004 First-Year Player Draft Tracker". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
  3. "Stalled as player, Mark Reed reaches majors as bullpen catcher for Arizona Diamondbacks". Retrieved 2015-09-03.
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