Mark Reynolds
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Early Life and Background
Mark Andrew Reynolds was born on August 3, 1983, in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. He later moved with his family to Virginia, where he spent most of his formative years. His personal journey reflects a narrative of transforming challenges into strengths, a trait that would later define his professional career.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 3 Aug, 1983
- Age
- 36 yrs
- Occupations
- Baseball player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Pikeville
- Education
- University of Virginia
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American baseball player
- Net Worth 2021
- 15 million
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High School and Amateur Career
Reynolds displayed a strong interest in sports from a young age. At First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, he was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in baseball, golf, and basketball. He graduated in 2001 and began playing amateur baseball in 1994 with the Virginia Blasters, laying the foundation for his future in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Major League Debut and Early Years with the Arizona Diamondbacks
In 2004, Reynolds was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round of the MLB Draft. He made his major league debut on May 16, 2007, against the Colorado Rockies. Reynolds made an immediate impact—within his first 15 games, he scored 14 runs. During the 2007 season, he finished third in the National League (NL) in strikeouts with 129 and fourth in runs among rookies, ending the season with a .279 batting average.
In 2008, Reynolds set an MLB record by striking out 204 times in a season while facing the St. Louis Cardinals. Although his offensive power remained prominent, his defensive performance declined that year. He committed 34 errors and had the lowest fielding percentage among all National League third basemen.
Power Hitting and Strikeout Records
Reynolds rebounded in 2009 with a powerful performance. He finished third in the NL All-Star voting among third basemen and was named NL Player of the Week in mid-August. Known for his slugging ability, he hit a 481-foot home run, one of the longest in the league that season. He also showed improvement in fielding, raising his fielding percentage by 50 points from the previous year.
In 2010, Reynolds continued his trend as a high-risk, high-reward hitter, striking out 211 times—the highest in MLB that season. He remains the only player in league history with three separate 200-strikeout seasons.
