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José Reyes (infielder)

José Reyes
José Reyes on September 25, 2016 (3) (cropped).jpg
Reyes with the Mets in 2016
New York Mets – No. 7
Infielder
Born: (1983-06-11) June 11, 1983 (age 33)
Villa González, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 10, 2003, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average .289
Hits 1,972
Home runs 126
Runs batted in 645
Stolen bases 488
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing Dominican Republic
World Baseball Classic
Gold medal – first place 2013 San Francisco Team

José Bernabé Reyes (born June 11, 1983) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played, most notably at shortstop, for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies.

Reyes is a four-time MLB All-Star. He led MLB in triples in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2011. Reyes also led the National League (NL) in stolen bases in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He was the NL batting champion in 2011. He is also the New York Mets' all-time leader in triples and stolen bases.

Reyes was spotted by New York Mets scouts during a tryout camp in Santiago in the summer of 1999. After initial concerns over Reyes' slight frame, the Mets offered him a contract, which he signed on August 16, 1999. Despite traditionally sending youngsters to play in their Dominican academy, the Mets made an exception with Reyes and sent him to the Kingsport Mets of the Rookie-level Appalachian League for the 2000 season. He finished the season with a .250 batting average through 49 games.

For the 2001 season, Reyes was assigned to the Capital City Bombers of the Class A South Atlantic League. He excelled both in the field and at the plate, hitting .307 with 42 extra-base hits and winning the Player of the Year award.


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