Anthony Reyes! | S And S Hall Of Fame

Anthony Loza Reyes was a phenomenal baseball pitcher. He succeeded well throughout his career

High School:
- attended California High School in Whittier, California.
- He was once considered too small to be a pitcher, but proved the coaches wrong and played varsity.
College:
- spent his college years at the University of Southern California from 2000 to 2003.
- selected by Detroit Tigers in 13th round of 2002 amateur draft, he elected to return to school for his senior year.
- In four seasons with the Trojans, Reyes compiled a 17–16 record and earned Pac-10 honors three times
- He was drafted in the 15th round by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003.
Professional Career:
- He spent the 2004 season initially with the Palm Beach Cardinals, (Cardinals Farm Team) where he compiled a 3-0 record with a 4.66 ERA, and then later with the Tennessee Smokies, where he achieved a 6-2 record with a 2.91 ERA.
- On August 9, at Miller Park, Reyes threw 6⅓ innings in his debut start against the Milwaukee Brewers, earning the win and giving up just two runs on two hits. He was demoted immediately after the game, having fulfilled his role of giving the regular rotation an extra day's rest by manager Tony La Russa.
- He was recalled to St. Louis June 23 when Mark Mulder was placed on the disabled list.
- On July 26, 2008, Reyes was traded to the Cleveland Indians for right-handed reliever Luis Perdomo and cash.
- He was placed on the 60-day disabled list, while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- Spent the entire 2010 season on the disabled list.

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