Reynolds Signs with Mariners Organization
Published on December 18, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
CAMDEN, N.J. - Former Riversharks outfielder Burt Reynolds has signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners with an invitation to spring training. The 25-year-old batted .247 with six home runs in 71 games this season with Camden.
"It's great to see that all the hard work that Burt put in this year has paid off," said Riversharks President and General Manager Adam Lorber. "We wish him all the best in Seattle and we'll be rooting for him as he begins the next stage of his career."
Reynolds was originally drafted in the 30th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Washington Nationals. He spent three seasons in the Rays' minor league system before with the Newark Bears. During his two years in Newark, he played alongside 2013 Riversharks Juan Martinez, Paddy Matera, and D'Angelo Jimenez. Last season was Reynolds's first year with the Riversharks.
Reynolds joins his cousin, second baseman Robinson Cano, in Seattle. Earlier this month, Cano signed a ten-year, $240 million contract with the Mariners.
Reynolds's agreement represents the second Rivershark signed by a major league organization this offseason. RHP Jon Velasquez signed with the Minnesota Twins before being drafted by the New York Mets in the minor league portion of the Rule V Draft.
About the Camden Riversharks: The Camden Riversharks are entering their 14th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Since the team's inception in 2001, the Riversharks have called Campbell's Field home, located on the Camden Waterfront. With sightlines that include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the views from Campbell's Field are like few others in professional baseball. The team provides a competitive baseball product, while maintaining an affordable family friendly atmosphere.
The Riversharks play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.
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