Bryan Reynolds Bio
Bryan Patrick Reynolds (born January 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). Reynolds played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores, and the San Francisco Giants selected him with the 59th pick in the 2016 MLB draft. The Giants traded him to the Pirates in 2018. He made his MLB debut in 2019 and has been selected as an All-Star in 2021 and 2024.
Early Life and Background
Bryan Patrick Reynolds was born on January 27, 1995, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he began to develop his skills in baseball. Following high school, he continued his education and athletic career at Vanderbilt University, where he played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. As a freshman at Vanderbilt in 2014, Reynolds played in 72 games and hit .338/.395/.480 with four home runs and 54 runs batted in, helping Vanderbilt win the College World Series championship. As a sophomore, he played in 72 games, hitting .318/.388/.462 with five home runs and 49 RBIs. After the 2015 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League. As a junior, he hit .330/.461/.603 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, further solidifying his reputation as a talented player.
Path to Baseball
The San Francisco Giants selected Bryan Reynolds in the second round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He signed and was assigned to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, where he made his professional debut. He was later promoted to the Augusta GreenJackets. In 56 total games between Salem-Keizer and Augusta, Reynolds batted .313 with six home runs, 38 RBIs, and an .847 OPS. He spent 2017 with the San Jose Giants, where he posted a .312 batting average with ten home runs and 63 RBIs in 121 games. He participated in the 2017 All-Star Futures Game, showcasing his potential to major league scouts. On January 15, 2018, the Giants traded Reynolds, Kyle Crick, and $500,000 of international bonus slot money to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Andrew McCutchen and cash considerations. MLB.com ranked Reynolds as Pittsburgh’s sixth-best prospect going into the 2018 season.
Bryan Reynolds Career
Early Career (2019–2020)
On April 20, 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Bryan Reynolds to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that afternoon versus the San Francisco Giants and recorded his first career hit, a single, off Derek Holland. On April 30, he hit his first major league home run off Texas Rangers’ reliever Jesse Chavez. Reynolds began his major league career with a hitting streak of eleven games. He finished the season fourth in National League Rookie of the Year voting, playing in 134 games. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Reynolds hit .189/.275/.357 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs in 55 games.
Breakthrough (2021–Present)
Bryan Reynolds’s performance improved significantly in 2021. He was one of two Pirates, along with Adam Frazier, to play in the 2021 All-Star Game, where he started in center field and batted eighth. He finished the 2021 season hitting .302/.390/.522 with 24 home runs and 90 RBIs. Notably, he tied for the major league lead with eight triples. On April 14, 2022, Reynolds signed a two-year contract worth $13.5 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On June 29, 2022, he hit three home runs in an 8–7 victory over the Washington Nationals. After a slow start to the season, Reynolds finished 2022 hitting .262/.345/.461 with 62 RBIs and a career-high 27 home runs. On April 25, 2023, Reynolds and the Pirates reached an agreement on an eight-year contract worth $106.75 million, breaking the record for both the largest in Pirates history and the largest for any MLB player outfielder who was drafted out of college.
Notable Works and Milestones
Bryan Reynolds has established himself as a key player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, earning All-Star selections in 2021 and 2024. He has led the National League in triples and has consistently contributed to his team’s offensive efforts.
Bryan Reynolds Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Bryan Reynolds has received recognition for his exceptional performance on the field, including nominations for prestigious awards such as the National League Rookie of the Year.
Bryan Reynolds Awards Won
Bryan Reynolds has won multiple accolades during his career, including being named an All-Star twice and leading the National League in triples in 2021.
Bryan Reynolds Family
Bryan Reynolds is married to Blair, and the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in August 2020. They currently reside in the Nashville area.
Personal Life
Bryan Reynolds is known to be a Christian. He balances his professional career with his family life, enjoying time with his wife and son in their home in Nashville.
