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My Take
José Reyes is one of those players who made baseball look genuinely fun, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Coming out of Villa González in the Dominican Republic, he brought this electric, free-swinging energy to the New York Mets that the team hadn't seen in years. Four All-Star selections tell part of the story, but what I really remember is watching him leg out triples — he led MLB in that category four times, which is a freakish combination of speed and daring that you just don't see anymore. He also led the National League in stolen bases three straight years from 2005 to 2007. When Reyes was at his peak, he was genuinely one of the most exciting players in the game — the kind of guy who could change the entire vibe of a ballpark just by getting on base.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Reyes
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・レイエス
- Reading
- ほせ・れいえす
- Born
- June 11, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Villa González, Santiago Province, Dominican Republic
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Major League Baseball All-Star
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Reyes born?
Born June 11, 1983 (age 43).
Where is José Reyes from?
José Reyes is from Villa González, Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.
What does José Reyes do?
José Reyes works as baseball player.
How tall is José Reyes?
José Reyes is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.