Sean Reid-Foley

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|caption = Reid-Foley with the New York Mets in 2022

|team = New York Mets

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|position = Pitcher

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|8|30}}

|birth_place = Agana Heights, Guam

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 13

|debutyear = 2018

|debutteam = Toronto Blue Jays

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 8–12

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.10

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 151

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Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2020}})
New York Mets ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2024}})

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Sean Ian Reid-Foley (born August 30, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his MLB debut in 2018.

Early life

Reid-Foley was born in Guam while his father, Dave Foley, was assigned there while serving in the United States Coast Guard.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2015/04/reid-foley_brothers_square_off.html|title=Reid-Foley brothers square off in opposite dugouts for Great Lakes Loons-Lansing Lugnuts series|last=Bernreuter|first=Hugh|work=mlive.com|date=April 16, 2015|access-date=July 9, 2015}}

Reid-Foley attended Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=reid-f000sea|title=Sean Reid-Foley Minor League Statistics & History|work=Baseball-Reference|access-date=September 2, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/high-schools/2014-06-05/story/sandalwood-ace-sean-reid-foley-goes-blue-jays-second-round|title=Toronto Blue Jays pick Sandalwood star Sean Reid-Foley in baseball draft|last=Barney|first=Justin|work=jacksonville.com|date=June 5, 2014|access-date=September 6, 2017}} As a junior in 2013, he threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in a game against Flagler Palm Coast High School.{{cite news |last1=Ewbank |first1=Gavin |title=Sandalwood no-hits FPC, wins 1-0 |url=https://www.palmcoastobserver.com/article/sandalwood-no-hits-fpc-wins-1-0 |access-date=January 28, 2021 |work=Palm Coast Observer |date=March 10, 2013 |language=en}}

Professional career

=Toronto Blue Jays=

==Minor leagues==

Considered by MLB.com to be the 18th overall prospect{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2014/#list=draft|title=2014 Prospect Watch|work=MLB.com|access-date=June 10, 2014}} heading into the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, he was drafted by the Blue Jays in the second round, 49th overall. Having signed a commitment to Florida State University, he was passed over in the first round due to signability concerns.{{cite web|url=http://jaysjournal.com/2014/06/05/blue-jays-sean-reid-foley-round-2-steal-mlb-draft-rumors/|title=Blue Jays get a potential steal with Sean Reid-Foley in round two|last=Wray|first=Michael|work=jaysjournal.com|date=June 6, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014}} On June 10, 2014, he signed with the Blue Jays for a bonus of $1.128 million,{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-second-rounder-reid-foley/|title=Blue Jays sign second-rounder Reid-Foley|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|work=Sportsnet|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/06/blue-jays-to-sign-sean-reid-foley.html|title=Blue Jays To Sign Sean Reid-Foley|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014}} and was expected to join extended spring training in Clearwater.{{cite web|url=http://jaysjournal.com/2014/06/10/report-toronto-blue-jays-sign-second-round-pick-sean-reid-foley-recommended-slot-mlb-draft-2014/|title=Report: Blue Jays sign second round pick Sean Reid-Foley at slot|last=Wray|first=Michael|work=jaysjournal.com|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014}} Reid-Foley made his professional debut for the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays on June 27, pitching {{frac|2|3}} of an inning and yielding two earned runs.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LottOnBaseball/status/482889565192327168|title=Twitter / LottOnBaseball|last=Lott|first=John|work=Twitter|date=June 28, 2014|access-date=June 28, 2014}} He finished the 2014 regular season with a 1–2 record in nine appearances (six starts), a 4.76 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 22{{frac|2|3}} innings. Reid-Foley was promoted to the Short Season-A Vancouver Canadians on September 3, 2014, but did not make an appearance during the Northwest League playoffs.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/09/03/vancouver-canadians-bullpen-bonanza/|title=Vancouver Canadians Bullpen Bonanza|work=blogs.vancouversun.com|date=September 3, 2014|access-date=September 4, 2014|archive-date=September 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910053219/http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/09/03/vancouver-canadians-bullpen-bonanza/|url-status=dead}}

File:Sean Reid-Foley 2016.jpg in 2016]]

Reid-Foley began the 2015 season with the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts, and made his debut for the team on April 14, 2015. He started the game, pitching three shutout innings and yielding only two hits and two walks while striking out six.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2015_04_14_lanafx_ftwafx_1&t=g_box&sid=milb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085103/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2015_04_14_lanafx_ftwafx_1&t=g_box&sid=milb|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title=Lansing vs. Fort Wayne boxscore|work=Minor League Baseball|date=April 14, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2015}} He set career highs in innings pitched (5{{frac|2|3}}) and strikeouts (10) in a start on May 30 against the Dayton Dragons.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-127629942|title=Reid-Foley Dominates, Lansing Wins 4-0|last=Fine|first=David|work=Minor League Baseball|date=May 30, 2015|access-date=May 31, 2015}} His performance earned him a spot on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Week.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/127895196/jim-callis-derek-fisher-headlines-prospect-team-of-the-week|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114752/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/127895196/jim-callis-derek-fisher-headlines-prospect-team-of-the-week|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title=Fisher headlines Prospect Team of the Week|last=Callis|first=Jim|work=MLB.com|date=June 1, 2015|access-date=June 2, 2015}} In late June, Reid-Foley was promoted to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. He made his debut on July 5, pitching five shutout innings against the Lakeland Flying Tigers.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-134897476|title=Rain Halts Marathon Game in 17th Inning|last=Kelner|first=Marshall|work=Minor League Baseball|date=July 5, 2015|access-date=July 5, 2015}} Reid-Foley ended the 2015 season with a 4–10 win–loss record, 4.22 ERA, and 125 strikeouts in 96 innings pitched. He was assigned to the Lansing Lugnuts to open the 2016 minor league season.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/170923704/where-blue-jays-top-30-prospects-start-season|title=Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting the season|last=Rosenbaum|first=Mike|work=MLB.com|date=April 7, 2016|access-date=April 8, 2016|archive-date=September 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906090752/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/170923704/where-blue-jays-top-30-prospects-start-season/|url-status=dead}} After pitching to a 2.95 ERA through 58 innings, Reid-Foley was promoted to the Dunedin Blue Jays on June 16 to start that night against the Clearwater Threshers. He struck out 12 batters, establishing a new career-high, in a 4–0 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-184514718|title=Reid-Foley dominates in '16 Dunedin debut|last=Emrich|first=Robert|work=Minor League Baseball|date=June 17, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2016}} On July 27, Reid-Foley was ranked 93rd on MLB's Top 100 Prospects list.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/192223966/two-blue-jays-rank-in-top-100-prospects/|title=Urena, Reid-Foley crack Top 100 Prospects list|last=Chisholm|first=Gregor|work=MLB.com|date=July 28, 2016|access-date=July 28, 2016|archive-date=July 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729145649/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/192223966/two-blue-jays-rank-in-top-100-prospects/|url-status=dead}} He finished the 2016 season with a combined 10–5 record, 2.81 ERA, and 130 strikeouts in 115{{frac|1|3}} innings. Reid-Foley greatly improved his pitch control in 2016, lowering his walks per nine innings rate from 6.3 in 2015 to 3.0. Reid-Foley started the 2017 season playing with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.{{cite news |last1=Habib |first1=John |title=Fisher Cats' starter Reid-Foley not fazed by opener |url=https://www.unionleader.com/sports/fisher_cats/fisher-cats-starter-reid-foley-not-fazed-by-opener/article_707d3c92-2d41-5b1b-98b7-a5651909b80e.html |access-date=May 18, 2021 |work=New Hampshire Union Leader |date=April 6, 2017 |language=en}}

Reid-Foley was assigned to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats for the entire 2017 season. He made 27 starts and posted a 10–11 win–loss record, 5.09 ERA, and 122 strikeouts in a career-high 132{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched. On January 24, 2018, the Blue Jays invited Reid-Foley to spring training.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-announce-non-roster-invitees-major-league-camp/|title=Blue Jays announce non-roster invitees to major league camp|work=Sportsnet|date=January 24, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2018}} He began 2018 with New Hampshire. After posting a 5–0 record with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts for the Fisher Cats, Reid-Foley was promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 24.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-prospect-sean-reid-foley-promoted-triple-buffalo/|title=Blue Jays prospect Sean Reid-Foley promoted to triple-A Buffalo|work=Sportsnet|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=May 24, 2018}}

==Major leagues==

Reid-Foley was called up on August 13, 2018, and made his major league debut the same day against the Kansas City Royals. He took the loss in the game, yielding three runs on six hits and three walks, while striking out three. He and Danny Jansen became the first batterymates to debut in the same American League game since Billy Rohr and Russ Gibson did so in April 1967.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/sean-reid-foley-falls-to-royals-in-mlb-debut/c-290182178|title=Reid-Foley has learning curve in loss to KC|last=Falkoff|first=Robert|work=MLB.com|date=August 14, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2018}} Reid-Foley earned his first major league win on September 2, when he pitched seven innings of one-run baseball and struck out ten batters as the Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 6–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/sean-reid-foley-earns-first-mlb-win-on-10-ks/c-293045656|title=Reid-Foley earns 1st career win on 10 K's

|last=Dorsey|first=Steve|work=MLB.com|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=September 30, 2018}} On September 15, Reid-Foley became the first pitcher in franchise history to record 31 strikeouts through his first five major league starts, and the second to record two double-digit-strikeout games as a rookie.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/sean-reid-foley-randal-grichuk-beat-yankees/c-294741796|title=Reid-Foley fans 10 as bullpen holds off Yankees

|last=Bell|first=Mandy|work=MLB.com|date=September 15, 2018|access-date=September 30, 2018}} Reid-Foley finished with 7 starts for the Blue Jays, recording 2 wins with 4 losses in {{frac|33|1|3}} innings while striking out 42 but also walking 21. The following season, he was 2-4 in 9 games (6 starts) in {{frac|31|2|3}} innings.

With the Blue Jays, Reid-Foley had five relief appearances, and compiled a 1-0 record with a 1.35 ERA and 6 strikeouts in {{fraction|6|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web |title=Sean Reid-Foley 2020 Pitching Game Logs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=reidfse01&t=p&year=2020 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=May 18, 2021 |language=en}}

=New York Mets=

On January 27, 2021, Reid-Foley was traded to the New York Mets alongside right handed pitchers Yennsy Díaz and Josh Winckowski in exchange for Steven Matz.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/steven-matz-blue-jays-trade|title=Blue Jays land lefty Matz in deal with Mets|first=Paul|last=Casella|website=MLB.com|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021}} Reid-Foley made his first appearance for the Mets on April 22, in relief against the Chicago Cubs. He pitched three perfect innings and recorded four strikeouts.{{cite news |last1=Farrell |first1=Sean |title=Pete Alonso homers again, but NY Mets get swept by Chicago Cubs |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/mets/2021/04/22/pete-alonso-homers-again-but-ny-mets-get-swept-chicago-cubs/7325487002/ |access-date=May 18, 2021 |work=North Jersey Media Group |date=April 22, 2021}} After the game, he was sent back down to the Mets' alternate site. He was recalled on May 11 after Jacob deGrom was placed on the injured list.{{cite news |last1=DiComo |first1=Anthony |title=deGrom avoids worst, but placed on IL |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jacob-degrom-side-injury-update |access-date=May 18, 2021 |work=MLB.com |date=May 11, 2021 |language=en}} After replacing starting pitcher Taijuan Walker in a game on May 17 against the Atlanta Braves, Reid-Foley struck out five batters in three perfect innings and earned his first win of the season.{{cite news |title=Mets end skid with victory at Atlanta |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/baseball-mlb-atl-nym/mets-end-skid-with-victory-at-braves-idUSMTZXEH5IA86SGV |access-date=May 18, 2021 |work=Reuters |date=May 18, 2021 |language=en}} He also got on base for the first time in his career by drawing a walk in the fifth inning.{{cite news |title=Mets vs. Braves - Game Recap - May 17, 2021 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401227667 |access-date=May 18, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=AP |publisher=ESPN |date=May 17, 2021 |language=en}} On May 31, he was demoted to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets to create room on the active roster for Seth Lugo.{{cite news |last1=Puma |first1=Mike |title=Returning Seth Lugo happy to 'jump on board' first-place Mets |url=https://nypost.com/2021/06/01/returning-seth-lugo-happy-to-jump-on-board-first-place-mets/ |access-date=June 1, 2021 |work=New York Post |date=June 1, 2021}}

On May 1, 2022, Reid-Foley was placed on the injured list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Out with partial UCL tear|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-sean-reid-foley-out-with-partial-ucl-tear/amp/|access-date=January 14, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On May 11, Reid-Foley underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2022 season.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Surgery completed|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-sean-reid-foley-surgery-completed/|access-date=January 14, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=May 11, 2022 |language=en}} On November 18, Reid-Foley was non–tendered and became a free agent.

On December 6, 2022, he re-signed with the Mets on a minor league contract.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-sign-three-to-minor-league-deals-2.html | title=Mets Sign Three to Minor League Deals | date=December 6, 2022 }} In 22 combined appearances split between Triple–A Syracuse, the High–A Brooklyn Cyclones, and the Single–A St. Lucie Mets, he posted a cumulative 4.09 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 22 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Promotion coming|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-sean-reid-foley-promotion-coming/|access-date=August 28, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=August 23, 2023 |language=en}} On August 23, 2023, the Mets selected Reid-Foley's contract, adding him to the major league roster.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Contract officially selected|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-sean-reid-foley-contract-officially-selected/|access-date=August 28, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=August 23, 2023 |language=en}} In 8 games, he posted a 3.52 ERA with 16 strikeouts over {{fraction|7|2|3}} innings pitched.

On June 22, 2024, Reid-Foley was placed on the injured list with right shoulder impingement,{{Cite web|title=Mets Call Up Promising Reliever In Wake of Veteran's Injury|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/mets-call-up-promising-reliever-danny-young-in-wake-of-veteran-sean-reid-foley-injury-grant9|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=si.com|date=June 22, 2024 |language=en}} and was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 5, ending his season.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-05 |title=Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Moved to 60-day IL |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-sean-reid-foley-moved-to-60-day-il/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He made 23 appearances for the Mets in 2024, compiling a 1.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts over {{fraction|21|2|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web |title=Sean Reid-Foley Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/sean-reid-foley-656887 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}

On March 6, 2025, the Mets placed Reid-Foley on outright waivers; he later cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse after being removed from the 40-man roster.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-04 |title=Mets Place Sean Reid-Foley On Outright Waivers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/mets-place-sean-reid-foley-on-outright-waivers.html |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

Personal life

His elder brother, David, was a catcher at Mercer University and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130621zjwhk8|title=Reid-Foley Signs Free Agent Contract with Los Angeles Dodgers|work=mercerbears.com|date=June 21, 2013|access-date=July 9, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304200712/http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130621zjwhk8|archive-date=March 4, 2016}} The Dodgers organization converted him into a pitcher in 2014.