Dennys Reyes had a unique 2006, chubby cheeks

2006 was Dennys "Chubby Cheeks" Reyes' first season with the Twins. Minnesota became his ninth team he's played for. The 2006 season was also his 10th season in the league. Generally if a guy plays for 9 teams in 10 years, not a good sign. Throughout most of his career he had been an average at best set up guy (and occasional starter). Then 2006 came along.

Prior to that season, his lowest ERA in a season was 3.79 in 1999. His lowest WHIP was 1.468, way back in his rookie season of 1997. But in 2006, he put up what may have been one of the flukiest seasons in baseball history.

For in 2006, Reyes had a scant ERA of 0.89 and a WHIP of 0.987, both easily career highs, er...career lows. Not only that, but Dennys Reyes' 2006 season was a one of a kind in baseball history.

In 2006, Dennys Reyes became the first set up guy (no starts and no saves in a season) to post an ERA+ of over 500 with at least 50 IP. He pitched 50.2 innings and had an ERA+ of 504.

So there's my stupid stat of the day. Sorry haven't had any for the past couple days, but have been super busy as of late. Will make up for it with multiple postings a day when I have time.

Congrats Dennys, not only do you have perhaps the fattest face in baseball, not to mention the overall portly physique, but you accomplished a that's-never-been-done-before!

It should be noted that Reyes did return to Earth the following season, when his ERA+ dropped to 109, pretty close to his career ERA+ of 102.