Who was Tommie Reynolds? Tommie Reynolds was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for eight seasons with four teams, including both the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics, as well as the New York Mets, California Angels, and Milwaukee Brewers. Signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1963, he had his most active seasons in 1965 and 1969, the latter seeing him hit .257 while playing alongside Rick Monday and Reggie Jackson in Oakland's outfield. A solid minor league hitter with a .302 average and 187 home runs over 13 seasons, he was twice selected in the Rule V Draft. Known for his versatility, Reynolds played left field and often served as a pinch hitter. His career highlights included multiple four-hit games, key home runs against All-Star pitchers, and a strong performance against top-tier talent, batting .424 against several All-Star pitchers. Over 513 MLB games, he collected 265 hits, 12 home runs, 87 RBIs, and a .226 batting average. After retiring, he coached for the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. He passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 83.