RIP - Scott Reid

 

Scott Reid, an outfielder who played a handful of games for the Phillies from 1969-70, passed away on June 29, 2021 at age 74.

 

Reid was one of the Phillies' late-1960s' prospects, but his career never really got off the ground in the majors. But he sure was a sought-after prospect! Check out his draft history: 

 

- Athletics - Jun 1965 

- Mets - Jan 1966 

- Indians - Jun 1966 

- Mets (again) - Jan 1967 

- Phillies - Jun 1967 

 

He played in the Phillies' farm system from 1967-73, but only appeared in a few dozen games for the Phillies - 13 games in a September '69 call-up, and 12 games in a September '70 call-up. Between those 2 stints, he also played 13 games in late-May/early-June 1970, including starting 5 games in center field during one week.

 

After his playing career he was a scout for the Phillies, Cubs, and Marlins. Later he was a VP for the Marlins and Tigers. 

 

MLB.com obituary  

 

Detroit Free Press obituary 

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