Tommy Reis

Thomas Edward (Tommy) Reis (August 6, 1914 November 6, 2009) was a relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in the 1938 season. He batted and threw right-handed.

Tommy Reis
Pitcher
Born: (1914-08-06)August 6, 1914
Newport, Kentucky
Died: November 6, 2009(2009-11-06) (aged 95)
Ocala, Florida
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 27, 1938, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
June 25, 1938, for the Boston Bees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average12.27
Strikeouts6
Teams

Born in Newport, Kentucky, Reis was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Wilkes-Barre team (Eastern) in the 1937 rule V draft. He debuted with Philadelphia in 1938, then was purchased by the Boston Bees during the midseason. In eight appearances, he posted a 0–1 record with six strikeouts and a 12.27 ERA in 11 innings.

During World War II, Reis served with the US Army in the European Theatre of Operations.[1]

At the time of his death, Reis was recognized as one of the oldest living MLB players. Reis was the last surviving person who played at Baker Bowl, the home ballpark for the Phillies between May 2, 1895 and June 30, 1938, as a member of the Phillies.

References

  1. "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.


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