From the Dominican Republic's infield factory, Jose Reyes debuted for the Mets at age 20 in 2003. Two years later, he was cemented as the team's starting Shortstop.
By 2005, Reyes had reached an absolute summit of speed, leading the National League in triples (10) and stolen bases (60). He showcased a comprehensive mastery of the basepaths over the subsequent three seasons, establishing a record of specialized dominance by leading the league in steals for three consecutive years, culminating in a historic 78 stolen bases in 2007. Although he was not a conventional power hitter, he reached a significant milestone in 2006 by hitting 19 home runs and recording 81 RBIs. This performance earned him a Silver Slugger Award and his first of four All-Star selections.
Reyes's peak was 2011 when he won the NL Batting Title with a .337 average, led the league in triples (16), and was an All-Star. After that season, amid a rebuilding phase, he left New York to sign a six-year, $106 million deal with the Miami Marlins in December 2011.
After that year, he was traded to the Miami Marlins. He came back in 2016 for three final seasons as a Met. With the team, he would have 1,534 Hits, batted .282, and had 408 Stolen Bases.
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