Gregory Adam Reynolds (born July 3, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds.

Amateur career

Reynolds was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Terra Nova High School in the 41st round of the 2003 MLB Draft, but he instead decided to attend Stanford University. In 2004 and 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was then selected by the Colorado Rockies as the second overall selection in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft.

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

Reynolds made his Major League Baseball debut on May 11,, in a 6–1 road loss against the San Diego Padres. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and struck out one batter in 5.2 innings. On June 7, 2008, Reynolds picked up his first career win and hit as a pitcher, in a 7–2 home victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits, with no strikeouts. His first career hit, a double, occurred in the bottom of the second inning off Brewers pitcher Dave Bush. In 2009, Reynolds appeared in just 1 game due to injury. In 2010, he split time between Double-A and AAA, compiling a record of 8–6 in 19 starts. On May 22, 2011, Reynolds was called up to replace struggling Felipe Paulino. Reynolds went 3-0 for the Rockies but with an ERA of 6.19 in 13 games. He was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on October 5.

Texas Rangers

On January 5, 2012, Reynolds was traded to the Texas Rangers for Chad Tracy. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 10, 2013, Reynolds signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He began the season with Triple-A Louisville, where in 18 starts before his callup, he went 10–2 with a 2.54 ERA, striking out 79 in 127.1 innings. On July 23, Reynolds was called up to start the second game of a double-header against the San Francisco Giants. In his start, he went 5 innings giving up 5 runs, taking the loss. On July 28, he was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville Bats on July 31. Reynolds had his contract selected to the major league roster again on August 25. He became a free agent following the season.

Saitama Seibu Lions

On December 27, 2013, Reynolds signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. He was released on September 20, 2014.

San Diego Padres

On February 11, 2016, Reynolds signed a minor league contract by the San Diego Padres. He was released on May 6, 2016.

Personal life

Reynolds appeared on an episode of MythBusters titled "Battle of the Sexes: Round 2" as a professional pitcher.