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Jack Reinheimer

Summary

John Patrick Reinheimer (born July 19, 1992) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets. He played college baseball at East Carolina University.

Jack Reinheimer
Reinheimer with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016
Gastonia Baseball Club
Shortstop
Born: (1992-07-19) July 19, 1992 (age 31)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 2017, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Batting average.143
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Teams

Career edit

Amateur edit

Reinheimer was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 31st round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He did not sign with the Braves and attended East Carolina University to play college baseball. In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

Seattle Mariners edit

He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fifth round of the 2013 MLB Draft.[2] He signed and spent 2013 with the Everett AquaSox[3] where he batted .269 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 66 games. In 2014, he played for the Clinton LumberKings and High Desert Mavericks,[4] posting a combined .276 batting average with three home runs, 58 RBIs, and 39 stolen bases in 130 total games between both teams. He started 2015 with the Jackson Generals.

Arizona Diamondbacks edit

On June 3, 2015, the Mariners traded Reinheimer along with Dominic Leone, Welington Castillo and Gabby Guerrero to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Mark Trumbo and Vidal Nuño.[5] Arizona assigned him to the Mobile BayBears and he finished the season there. In 124 total games between Jackson and Mobile, he slashed .270/.342/.363 with five home runs and 42 RBIs. Reinheimer spent 2016 with the Reno Aces where he compiled a .288 batting average with two home runs and 48 RBIs in 132 games.[6] The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[7] He began 2017 with Reno. Reinheimer made his MLB debut on August 2, 2017.

New York Mets edit

He was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets on July 31, 2018.[8]

Reinheimer recorded his first Major League hit on August 15 against Cody Carroll of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.[9]

Baltimore Orioles edit

On November 2, 2018, he was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[10] On November 20, he was claimed by the Texas Rangers.[11] On January 28, 2019, he was claimed yet again, this time by the Baltimore Orioles.[12] On February 7, Reinheimer was designated for assignment following the signing of Nate Karns.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on February 14. In 106 games for Norfolk, Reinheimer batted .246/.323/.336 with 4 home runs, 31 RBI, and 12 stolen bases.[14] He became a free agent following the season on November 4.[15]

Minnesota Twins edit

On December 20, 2019, Reinheimer signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Reinheimer was released by the Twins organization on September 4, 2020.

Seattle Mariners (second stint) edit

On February 1, 2021, Reinheimer signed a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training with his original team, the Seattle Mariners.[17] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[18]

Gastonia Honey Hunters edit

On February 25, 2022, Reinheimer signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[19] Reinheimer played in 121 games for Gastonia, hitting .281/.362/.444 with 12 home runs, 69 RBI, and 55 stolen bases. Following the regular season, he was named an Atlantic League All-Star.[20] He became a free agent following the season.

On April 19, 2023, Reinheimer re-signed with the Honey Hunters for the 2023 season.[21] In 41 games for Gastonia, Reinheimer slashed .313/.421/.513 with 5 home runs, 19 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.

Kansas City Royals edit

On June 16, 2023, Reinheimer had his contract purchased by the Kansas City Royals and was assigned to the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[22] In 26 games for the Naturals, he hit .132/.185/.171 with 3 RBI and 4 stolen bases. On August 7, Reinheimer was released by the Royals organization.[23]

Gastonia Honey Hunters (second stint) edit

On August 29, 2023, Reinheimer signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[24]

Gastonia Baseball Club edit

On April 18, 2024, after the Honey Hunters folded, Reinheimer signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[25]

References edit

  1. ^ "#8 Jack Reinheimer - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Daily Reflector". reflector.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "AquaSox shortstop has a point to prove". The Daily Herald. 2 December 2003. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "The Daily Reflector". reflector.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  5. ^ "Mark Trumbo, Vidal Nuño –> Seattle; Dom Leone, Welington Castillo, Gabby Guerrero, Jack Reinheimer –> Arizona". U.S.S. Mariner. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  6. ^ "Jack Reinheimer Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks add 6 prospects to 40-man roster". Retrieved November 19, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "40-Man Moves: D-backs, Dodgers, Indians, Mets, Mariners, Cubs, Marlins, O's". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  9. ^ "Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2". Sioux City Journal. Associated Press. August 16, 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 2, 2018). "Cubs Outright Gore, Freeman; Claim Jack Reinheimer From Mets". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  11. ^ Adams, Steve (November 20, 2018). "Rangers Claim Jack Reinheimer; Outright Eddie Butler, Ronald Herrera". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  12. ^ "Orioles continue to build infield depth, claim Jack Reinheimer from Texas Rangers".
  13. ^ "Orioles Designate Jack Reinheimer For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  14. ^ "We now have the complete list of Baltimore Orioles minor leaguers who are officially free agents". birdswatcher.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  15. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  16. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  17. ^ @MsPlayerDev (February 1, 2021). "We have agreed to terms on minor league contracts with the following players and invited them to Major League Sprin…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  19. ^ @GoHoneyHunters (February 25, 2022). "🚨Player Announcement🚨 Let's go! Jack Reinheimer SS/2B R/R Height: 6'1 Weight: 185 Born: Charlotte, North Carolina Played at the Major League level for the D'Backs and Mets in 17/18. #Gastonia #HoneyHuntersCountry" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 February 2022 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Atlantic League Names 2022 Postseason All-Star Team". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  21. ^ @GoHoneyHunters (April 19, 2023). "🚨Player Alert🚨 Guess who's baaacckkk🤗 IT'S JACK! Quick Facts: Played in 121 games for Gastonia last season. Hit 34 doubles, 12 HR's, 55 stolen bases, and an .806 OPS. Was a 2022 @AtlanticLg All Star and on the All-Defensive Team #JackIsBack #OnTheHunt" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 April 2023 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
  23. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-08-07
  24. ^ https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
  25. ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
  • East Carolina Pirates bio

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