# Evan Reed

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{{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](/source/Pitcher)
| team        = 
| number      = 
| bats        = Right
| throws      = Right
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1985|12|31}}
| birth_place = [San Luis Obispo, California](/source/San_Luis_Obispo%2C_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](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
| stat1value  = 0–2
| stat2label  = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
| stat2value  = 4.20
| stat3label  = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
| stat3value  = 43
| teams       =
* [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}})
}}
'''Evan David Reed''' (born December 31, 1985) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers).

==Early life==
Reed attended Quincy High School in [Quincy, California](/source/Quincy%2C_California), and [California Polytechnic State University](/source/California_Polytechnic_State_University) in [San Luis Obispo, California](/source/San_Luis_Obispo%2C_California). He was drafted in the third round of the [2007 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2007_Major_League_Baseball_draft) by the [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)).<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](/source/Florida_Marlins) in exchange for [Jorge Cantú](/source/Jorge_Cant%C3%BA).<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](/source/Major_League_Baseball) |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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Major_League_Baseball) |date=June 9, 2013 |accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> sent to the [minor league](/source/Minor_League_Baseball) [Toledo Mud Hens](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/designated_for_assignment) to replenish the Tigers taxed bullpen, while [Chad Smith](/source/Chad_Smith_(baseball%2C_born_1989)) 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](/source/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](/source/Major_League_Baseball)|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](/source/Major_League_Baseball)|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](/source/Major_League_Baseball)|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](/source/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](/source/Amarillo_Thunderheads) of the [American Association of Independent Professional Baseball](/source/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](/source/Lincoln_Saltdogs) of the [American Association of Independent Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Independent_Professional_Baseball).

===Sugar Land Skeeters===
On April 19, 2017, Reed signed with the [Sugar Land Skeeters](/source/Sugar_Land_Skeeters) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball).

===Southern Maryland Blue Crabs===
He was released by the team but signed with the [Southern Maryland Blue Crabs](/source/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](/source/fastball) in the 95–97 MPH range, and a [slider](/source/Slider_(baseball)) in the 81–85 MPH range.  He also throws a two-seam fastball around 93–95 MPH, and an occasional [changeup](/source/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](/source/Kansas_City_Royals). On July 30, 2014, [Wayne County](/source/Wayne_County%2C_Michigan) Prosecutor [Kym Worthy](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Major_League_Baseball) | 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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/The_Detroit_News)|first=Holly|last=Fournier|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=November 22, 2014}}</ref> On July 17, 2015, Reed pleaded [no contest](/source/Nolo_contendere) 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](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|first=Robert|last=Allen|date=July 17, 2015|accessdate=July 17, 2015}}</ref>

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

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