{{short description|American baseball player (born 1985)}} {{for|the Scottish neurogeneticist and academic|Evan Reid}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2014}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Evan Reed | image = Evan Reed 2014.jpg | caption = Reed with the Detroit Tigers | position = Pitcher | team = | number = | bats = Right | throws = Right | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|31}} | birth_place = San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = May 16 | debutyear = 2013 | debutteam = Detroit Tigers | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = September 19 | finalyear = 2014 | finalteam = Detroit Tigers | statleague = MLB | stat1label = Win–loss record | stat1value = 0–2 | stat2label = Earned run average | stat2value = 4.20 | stat3label = Strikeouts | stat3value = 43 | teams = * Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}}) }} '''Evan David Reed''' (born December 31, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

==Early life== Reed attended Quincy High School in Quincy, California, and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. He was drafted in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the Texas Rangers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=reed--001eva |title=Evan Reed Minor League Statistics & History |website=Baseball-Reference.com |date=December 31, 1985 |accessdate=May 17, 2013}}</ref>

==Professional career== ===Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins=== On July 29, 2010, Reed and Omar Poveda were traded to the Florida Marlins in exchange for Jorge Cantú.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12781790&vkey=tradedeadline2010&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Rangers get Cantu from Marlins for prospects |publisher=MLB |date= |accessdate=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Reed was designated for assignment by the Marlins in 2013 and subsequently claimed by the Tigers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blessyouboys.com/2013/4/3/4179976/tigers-claim-rhp-evan-reed-from-marlins |title=Tigers Claim RHP Evan Reed From Marlins |publisher=www.blessyouboys.com |date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=May 16, 2013 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514012516/http://www.blessyouboys.com/2013/4/3/4179976/tigers-claim-rhp-evan-reed-from-marlins |archivedate=May 14, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>

===Detroit Tigers=== On May 16, 2013, the Tigers promoted Reed to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0104/305160416/1004/SPORTS/Tigers-send-Al-Alburquerque-Toledo-promote-RHP-Evan-Reed |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629000753/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0104/305160416/1004/SPORTS/Tigers-send-Al-Alburquerque-Toledo-promote-RHP-Evan-Reed |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 29, 2013 |title=Tigers send Al Alburquerque to Toledo to look for strike zone |work=The Detroit News |date=March 5, 2013 |accessdate=May 17, 2013 }}</ref> Reed pitched in two games before being optioned to Toledo on May 19.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_bring_back_righ.html |title=Detroit Tigers bring back right-hander Luke Putkonen, option Evan Reed to Triple-A Toledo |work=MLive.com |date=May 20, 2013 |accessdate=May 20, 2013}}</ref> He was again promoted to the major league roster on June 9,<ref name="june13">{{cite news |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130609&content_id=50106162&notebook_id=50107476 |title=Tigers' middle relief a concern for Leyland |last=Beck |first=Jason |publisher=MLB |date=June 9, 2013 |accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> sent to the minor league Toledo Mud Hens, and brought up to the Tigers again on July 7.<ref name="july7">{{cite news |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20130707/SPORTS02/307070114/tigers-darin-downs-evan-reed |title=Tigers put Darin Downs on DL, recall Evan Reed; Prince Fielder to DH today |last=Lowe |first=John |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |date=July 7, 2013 |accessdate=July 7, 2013}}</ref> He was optioned to Toledo on August 5, and was recalled when the rosters expanded on September 1. In 16 games with Detroit, Reed was 0–1 with a 4.24 ERA, striking out 17 in {{fraction|23|1|3}} innings.

Reed made the Tigers' Opening Day roster in 2014 after a strong Spring training. He had a 1.59 ERA in nine appearances, giving up just three hits in {{fraction|11|1|3}} innings pitched. On June 18, 2014, Reed was designated for assignment to replenish the Tigers taxed bullpen, while Chad Smith was called up to replace Reed. The previous night, Reed gave up four runs, one earned, without recording an out. In 26 appearances Reed was 0–1 with a 4.88 ERA and four holds, striking out 23 in {{fraction|25|2|3}} innings. Reed's 4.88 ERA was essentially split between two stretches. He held opponents scoreless in 13 of his first 16 appearances this season, posting a 2.81 ERA, then gave up 19 hits over {{fraction|11|2|3}} innings in his final 11 appearances. While his strikeout rate rose, so did his damage as he struggled to keep his pitches down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140618/SPORTS0104/306180059/Tigers-call-up-pitcher-Chad-Smith-designate-Evan-Reed-assignment|title=Tigers call up pitcher Chad Smith, designate Evan Reed for assignment|work=The Detroit News|last=Beard|first=Rod|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808063357/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140618/SPORTS0104/306180059/Tigers-call-up-pitcher-Chad-Smith-designate-Evan-Reed-assignment|archivedate=August 8, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140618&content_id=80394248&notebook_id=80394258&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728052535/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140618&content_id=80394248&notebook_id=80394258&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 28, 2014 |title=Smith has quick path from rookie ball to Detroit|publisher=MLB|last=Beck |first=Jason |date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> On June 26, Reed cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140626&content_id=81765412&notebook_id=81767818&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717092810/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140626&content_id=81765412&notebook_id=81767818&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2014 |title=Reed headed back to Triple-A Toledo|publisher=MLB|last=Beck |first=Jason |date=June 26, 2014|accessdate=June 26, 2014}}</ref> On August 28, it was announced that the Tigers purchased Reed's contract from Toledo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140828&content_id=91901012&notebook_id=91933150&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903081538/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140828&content_id=91901012&notebook_id=91933150&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 3, 2014 |title=Reed set for return from Triple-A to bolster bullpen|publisher=MLB|last=Beck |first=Jason |date=August 28, 2014|accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref> On November 1, Reed declined his minor league assignment and became a free agent.<ref>{{cite news |title=Don Kelly, Evan Reed decline minor league assignments, leave Detroit Tigers for free agency |work=MLive |date=November 6, 2014 |accessdate=November 6, 2014 |first=James |last=Schmehl |url=http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2014/11/don_kelly_evan_reed_decline_mi.html}}</ref>

===Amarillo Thunderheads=== Reed signed with the Amarillo Thunderheads of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for the 2015 season. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

===Lincoln Saltdogs=== On February 19, 2016, Reed signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

===Sugar Land Skeeters=== On April 19, 2017, Reed signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

===Southern Maryland Blue Crabs=== He was released by the team but signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on September 12. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

==Pitch selection== Reed relies primarily on a hard four-seam fastball in the 95–97 MPH range, and a slider in the 81–85 MPH range. He also throws a two-seam fastball around 93–95 MPH, and an occasional changeup averaging between 86 and 89 MPH.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/playerstats.asp?id=9258 |title=Evan Reed at Stats.com |publisher=nytimes.stats.com |accessdate=April 21, 2014 |archive-date=April 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422232944/http://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/playerstats.asp?id=9258 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://pitchfx.texasleaguers.com/pitcher/519175/ |title=Evan Reed, RHP, Detroit Tigers |publisher=texasleaguers.com |accessdate=April 21, 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life== Reed was accused of sexual assault on March 30, 2014, a day before the Tigers' home opener against the Kansas City Royals. On July 30, 2014, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that Reed was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The two charges carry a penalty of up to 15 years in prison, if convicted. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving Reed and a 45-year-old woman at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in the early morning hours of March 30, the day before Opening Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/07/detroit_tigers_ex-reliever_eva.html|title=Detroit Tigers ex-reliever Evan Reed charged with sexual assault of 45-year-old woman |work=MLive |first=Gus |last=Burns |date=July 30, 2014 |accessdate=July 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/det/tigers-minor-league-pitcher-evan-reed-charged-with-third-degree-criminal-sexual-conduct?ymd=20140730&content_id=87062370&vkey=news_det | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140731025325/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/det/tigers-minor-league-pitcher-evan-reed-charged-with-third-degree-criminal-sexual-conduct?ymd=20140730&content_id=87062370&vkey=news_det | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 31, 2014 | title = Reed charged with criminal sexual conduct | publisher=MLB | first = Jason | last = Beck | date = July 30, 2014 | accessdate = July 30, 2014 }}</ref> On August 21, Judge Kenneth King dismissed two charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct against Reed as part of a plea bargain after hearing testimony from the alleged victim, her friend, and an investigator. King said prosecutors failed to meet the burden of probable cause on the accusations against Reed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/08/judge_dismisses_sexual_assault.html|title=Judge dismisses sexual assault charges against Detroit Tigers minor league pitcher Evan Reed|work=MLive |first=Khalil |last=AlHajal |date=August 21, 2014 |accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref> Another judge reinstated the charges in November and ordered the case to trial.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/11/21/prosecutor-appealing-case-ex-tiger-evan-reed/19329733/|title=Sexual assault charges reinstated for ex-Tiger Reed|newspaper=The Detroit News|first=Holly|last=Fournier|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=November 22, 2014}}</ref> On July 17, 2015, Reed pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor aggravated assault charge, and was sentenced to probation on August 7.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/07/17/tigers-evan-reed-sexual-assault/30287353/|title=Ex-Tiger Reed pleads no contest to misdemeanor assault|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|first=Robert|last=Allen|date=July 17, 2015|accessdate=July 17, 2015}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist|30em}}

==External links== {{Portal|Baseball}} {{Baseballstats|mlb=519175|espn=30690|br=r/reedev01|fangraphs=1349|brm=reed--001eva}}

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