Argenis Reyes
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Argenis N. Reyes Sanchez (born September 25, 1982 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball
second baseman
. Formerly a member or the New York Mets organization, he is not related to former teammate José Reyes, although the two were childhood friends in the Dominican Republic
.
Reyes was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians
in 2001. He played in the Indians farm system through 2007. His final stop was with the Akron Aeros
in the AA Eastern League, where he hit .278 in 125 games in 2007.
He signed as a minor league free agent with the New York Mets
in 2008 and played with the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs
, where he hit .283 in 81 games. He was called up to the Mets on July 3, , to replace Luis Castillo when he was placed on the disabled list
. Reyes made his Major League debut the same day, coming in as a defensive replacement at second base in the seventh inning for Damion Easley
against the St. Louis Cardinals
.
On July 8, 2008, Reyes collected his first major league hit
at Shea Stadium
against Jack Taschner
of the San Francisco Giants
. He later hit his first career home run
on July 25, 2008, off Brad Thompson
of the St. Louis Cardinals
. He hit only .218 in 49 games for the Mets in 2008. In 2009 he appeared in 9 games with the Mets, and hit .118 in 17 at-bats. Reyes suffered an injury to his testicals after being hit by a line drive when he wasn't wearing a cup. His career with the Mets ended shortly after.
On January 11, 2010, Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
with an invite to spring training. He was unable to make the Dodgers roster and was released at the conclusion of spring training. On April 8, 2010 it was announced that he signed a contract to play for the New Jersey Jackals
(Little Falls, NJ) of the independent Can-Am League. The Boston Red Sox signed Reyes from the Jackals in July 2010. On August 5, 2010, Reyes was traded by Boston to Cleveland and was assigned to the Columbus Clippers
. On March 18th 2011 Reyes was dropped and picked up again by the New Jersey Jackals before being sold back to Cleveland on July 31, 2011.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman
Second baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
. Formerly a member or the New York Mets organization, he is not related to former teammate José Reyes, although the two were childhood friends in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
.
Reyes was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in 2001. He played in the Indians farm system through 2007. His final stop was with the Akron Aeros
Akron Aeros
The Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 9,097 fans...
in the AA Eastern League, where he hit .278 in 125 games in 2007.
He signed as a minor league free agent with the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in 2008 and played with the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
, where he hit .283 in 81 games. He was called up to the Mets on July 3, , to replace Luis Castillo when he was placed on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
. Reyes made his Major League debut the same day, coming in as a defensive replacement at second base in the seventh inning for Damion Easley
Damion Easley
Jacinto Damion Easley is a former Major League Baseball player who is currently Executive Director of Warrior Baseball Academy. He is also an assistant coach for the Peoria Padres.-Biography:...
against the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
.
On July 8, 2008, Reyes collected his first major league hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
at Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium
William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea , was a stadium in the New York City borough of Queens, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. It was the home baseball park of Major League Baseball's New York Mets from 1964 to 2008...
against Jack Taschner
Jack Taschner
Jack Gerard Taschner is a left-handed relief pitcher, who is currently a police officer for the City of Appleton, Wisconsin.-Early career:...
of the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. He later hit his first career home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
on July 25, 2008, off Brad Thompson
Brad Thompson
Bradley Joseph Thompson , is an American baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.-Career:Thompson was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 16th round of the 2002 amateur draft out of Dixie State College of Utah. He holds the AA single-season scoreless innings streak. He made his major...
of the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. He hit only .218 in 49 games for the Mets in 2008. In 2009 he appeared in 9 games with the Mets, and hit .118 in 17 at-bats. Reyes suffered an injury to his testicals after being hit by a line drive when he wasn't wearing a cup. His career with the Mets ended shortly after.
On January 11, 2010, Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
with an invite to spring training. He was unable to make the Dodgers roster and was released at the conclusion of spring training. On April 8, 2010 it was announced that he signed a contract to play for the New Jersey Jackals
New Jersey Jackals
The New Jersey Jackals are a professional baseball team based in Little Falls, New Jersey, in the United States. The Jackals are a member of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
(Little Falls, NJ) of the independent Can-Am League. The Boston Red Sox signed Reyes from the Jackals in July 2010. On August 5, 2010, Reyes was traded by Boston to Cleveland and was assigned to the Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
. On March 18th 2011 Reyes was dropped and picked up again by the New Jersey Jackals before being sold back to Cleveland on July 31, 2011.