Comments on: What the Hell Ever Happened to…Brian Reith?

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:11:09 +0000

Hi James,

Thanks for the update about Brian. A few months ago, a reader let us know about this gig and I’m very glad to hear he’s still involved in the game and doing well. We’d love to hear from him and Tim, so feel free to ask them to pop in and say hello and let us know how they’re doing.

Cheers!

By: James

James — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:38:22 +0000

Brian is still working with the young kids. For the next few weeks, he will be working with our little league kids in Parrish, FL. He definitely is very humble and an outstanding teacher of the game. The kids had a blast tonight with him and Tim Raines, Jr. who both were out at our fields. We couldn’t have asked for two more classy guys to teach out little leaguers.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:21:44 +0000

Thanks for the update, Michael. Glad to hear Brian is still contributing to the game in some capacity.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:37:13 +0000

Brian is a pitching instructor for players ages 5-12 in Sarasota, FL.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:24:24 +0000

Thanks for the update, J.J. Reddick (by the way, the Magic SG spells his name ‘Redick’). Does Brian have a chance to stick in the organization? He was signed by the Brewers mid-season last year, correct? But I never heard what happened with that…as far as I can tell, he didn’t actually pitch in the minors in the Brewer org. Can you shed any light on that?

Thanks!

By: J

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:15:16 +0000

I spoke to BRian Reith 3 days ago. He is heading to spring training in Arizona. He is excited about the upcoming year.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:39:15 +0000

Thanks, Chad. Definitely keep us posted!

Cheers

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:21:09 +0000

I believe Brian does have an invitation to Spring Training but I will have to check for sure. As the son of one of his high school coaches, we still try and get updates as much as we can. Hopefully things go his way this year and I can see him pitch against by beloved Cubbies.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:33:12 +0000

Hey Scott,

That’s awesome, man! Thanks for the update. Let’s hope Brian can get another crack at the Show — that would make for a great story. Do you know if he got an invitation for Spring Training as well?

Cheers

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:16:06 +0000

Brian has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers (I believe a minor league contract) and is back from Mexico. He is fully recovered from his surgery and is hitting low to mid 90’s again. He is very excited about this year!

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:16:25 +0000

Hey Paul,

Thanks for sharing your memories about Brian. The last word we had was that he spent the 2007 season between Indy ball and Taiwan, but I have no idea where he pitched this past season. However, Reith is currently pitching as a reliever in the Mexican Pacific League, and he’s doing very well, so maybe he’ll earn himself an invite to someone’s Spring Training.

By: Paul Havekotte

Paul Havekotte — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:37 +0000

Brian Reith is still my favorite pitcher because I graduated highschool with him in 96 from Concordia Lutheran Highschool. I moved to Florida soon after college but once flew to Milwakee to attend a game at Miller park–Brewers Reds and purchased tickets behind the visitor bullpen to heckle Reith about the crappy Beretta he drove in highschool with the fancy rims. Never saw him, was told he was in the minors. Was always hoping he would get signed on by the Rays so I could see him pitch in person. As you might expect, he was a stud in highschool but had a great humble demeanor. Good Luck Brian in whatever you do and wherever you pitch.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:12:52 +0000

Hey JD,

Thanks for the update. Much appreciated. It would be great if Reith could make it back. Have any teams offered him a minor league deal or at least an invite to Spring Training? How did he do in Taiwan?

By: JD

JD — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:04:24 +0000

I spent some time with Brian over the weekend. He played in Taiwan last year. He is hoping catch on with another big league team this season. He is fully recovered from shoulder surgery that held him out while with the Cubbies. He is between 89-93 MPH right now and feels strong.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:41:01 +0000

Thanks for the update, Kristopher. Much appreciated. Let’s hope Brian can find his way back to organized ball.

By: Kristopher Vilamaa

Kristopher Vilamaa — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:49:15 +0000

I was in high school with Brian (graduated the same year he pitched for us in the state finals). I agree that it’s unfortunate he hasn’t done more. He’s currently in the Independent League, pitching pretty well for the Somerset Patriots.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:26:53 +0000

If the pattern is they get overhyped, that’s not really new. If the pattern is they don’t make it, that’s changing to an extent in more recent seasons.

By: James Morris

James Morris — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:19:24 +0000

I am seeing a pattern here with Yankees prospects.