Reynolds stole a club-record 60
bases in 1987, becoming the first
Mariner to lead the AL in a major
offensive category and the first
player ever to lead the league in
steals while batting ninth in the
order. But in 1988, he lost his
stolen-base touch, getting caught 29
times while stealing 35.
That year Reynolds became the
first player to represent the
Mariners in the
All-Star Game more than once. He
also won a Gold Glove, despite
leading AL second basemen in errors,
because he also led in assists and
double plays. Perennial honoree
Frank White was livid at the
selection, putting Reynolds in an
uncomfortable position. "I was
totally shocked to win the Gold
Glove," Reynolds admitted. "But what
am I supposed to do? Give it back?"
Reynolds retired after the 1994
season and later became an analyst
for ESPN. His brother Don played
briefly for San Diego in 1978 and
1979.
The speedy Reynolds was a defensive
stalwart with excellent range. In
1987 he led AL second basemen in
games started, total chances,
putouts, assists, and double plays.
The switch-hitter steadily improved
his batting average and, until 1996,
held the Mariner record for fewest
strikeouts (34) by a batter with at
least 530 plate appearances...