Kevin McReynolds, who on June 18, 1996, scored the 1,000th run of his career, has reached a benchmark that highlights his durability and steady offensive presence throughout more than a decade in the DBL. Now 36 years old, the Chicago veteran has consistently provided power and production since debuting with Los Angeles in 1983.
McReynolds, a versatile outfielder and designated hitter, has played for Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and now Chicago, bringing reliable extra-base power and timely run scoring to every stop. His ability to balance home run pop with doubles power has kept him a fixture in the middle of lineups across three different clubs.
Career Highlights to Date:
- 1,807 career games played
- 1,816 hits, 316 home runs, and 1,079 RBIs
- 1,002 runs scored and 537 walks
- Career slash line of .257 / .309 / .454 (.763 OPS)
- Seven 80+ RBI seasons, including 121 in 1988 with Los Angeles
- Six 90+ run seasons, including a career-best 99 in 1987
- 1991 season with Cincinnati: hit .303 with 26 home runs, 115 RBIs, and 87 runs scored
- Career WAR of 26.8
Career Year-by-Year Summary:
- 1983 (Los Angeles): Strong rookie campaign with 20 homers and 88 runs scored.
- 1984: Breakout year, batting .279 with 25 homers and 81 runs.
- 1985–1986: Delivered 30+ HR seasons in back-to-back years while averaging 85+ runs.
- 1987–1988: Scored 99 runs in ’87 and drove in a career-high 121 RBIs in ’88.
- 1989–1990: Maintained steady production with 25–30 homers each year.
- 1991 (Los Angeles/Cincinnati): One of his finest seasons, hitting .303 with 27 homers and 122 RBIs.
- 1992–1994 (Cincinnati): Added 21 HR in ’92 and remained a veteran anchor in the lineup.
- 1996 (Chicago): Revitalized his bat with 23 homers, 51 RBIs, and 54 runs scored through his first 70 games, while reaching the 1,000-run milestone.
Across 14 DBL seasons, McReynolds has been defined by his ability to provide steady production year in and year out. His 1,000th run scored is a testament not only to his offensive skill, but also to his longevity and impact across multiple franchises.
Congratulations to Kevin McReynolds on reaching 1,000 career runs scored.