Amateur Reinheimer was drafted by the
Atlanta Braves in the 31st round of the
2010 Major League Baseball draft out of
Ardrey Kell High School in
Charlotte, North Carolina. He did not sign with the Braves and attended
East Carolina University to play
college baseball. In 2012, he played
collegiate summer baseball with the
Bourne Braves of the
Cape Cod Baseball League.
Seattle Mariners Reinheimer was drafted by the
Seattle Mariners in the fifth round, with the 147th overall selection, of the
2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed and spent 2013 with the
Everett AquaSox where he batted .269 with two home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games. In 2014, he played for the
Clinton LumberKings and
High Desert Mavericks, posting a combined .276 batting average with three home runs, 58 RBI, and 39 stolen bases in 130 total games between both teams. He started 2015 with the
Jackson Generals.
Arizona Diamondbacks On June 3, 2015, the Mariners traded Reinheimer along with
Dominic Leone,
Welington Castillo and
Gabby Guerrero to the
Arizona Diamondbacks for
Mark Trumbo and
Vidal Nuño. Arizona assigned him to the
Mobile BayBears and he finished the season there. In 124 total games between Jackson and Mobile, he slashed .270/.342/.363 with five home runs and 42 RBIs. Reinheimer spent 2016 with the
Reno Aces where he compiled a .288 batting average with two home runs and 48 RBIs in 132 games. The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season. He began 2017 with Reno. Reinheimer made his MLB debut on August 2, 2017.
New York Mets He was claimed off waivers by the
New York Mets on July 31, 2018. Reinheimer recorded his first Major League hit on August 15 against
Cody Carroll of the
Baltimore Orioles at
Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles On November 2, 2018, Reinheimer was claimed off waivers by the
Chicago Cubs. On November 20, he was claimed by the
Texas Rangers. On January 28, 2019, Reinheimer was claimed yet again, this time by the
Baltimore Orioles. On February 7, Reinheimer was designated for assignment following the signing of
Nate Karns. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A
Norfolk Tides on February 14. In 106 games for Norfolk, Reinheimer batted .246/.323/.336 with 4 home runs, 31 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season on November 4.
Minnesota Twins On December 20, 2019, Reinheimer signed a minor league deal with the
Minnesota Twins. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Reinheimer was released by the Twins organization on September 4, 2020.
Seattle Mariners (second stint) On February 1, 2021, Reinheimer signed a minor league contract with an invitation to
Spring Training with his original team, the
Seattle Mariners. He made 91 appearances for the Triple-A
Tacoma Rainiers, batting .242/.311/.330 with four home runs, 34 RBI, and 18 stolen bases. Reinheimer elected free agency following the season on November 7.
Gastonia Honey Hunters On February 25, 2022, Reinheimer signed with the
Gastonia Honey Hunters of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Reinheimer played in 121 games for Gastonia, hitting .281/.362/.444 with 12 home runs, 69 RBI, and 55 stolen bases. Following the regular season, he was named an Atlantic League All-Star. He became a free agent following the season. On April 19, 2023, Reinheimer re-signed with the Honey Hunters for the 2023 season. In 41 games for Gastonia, Reinheimer slashed .313/.421/.513 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.
Kansas City Royals On June 16, 2023, Reinheimer had his contract purchased by the
Kansas City Royals and was assigned to the Double–A
Northwest Arkansas Naturals. In 26 games for the Naturals, he hit .132/.185/.171 with 3 RBI and 4 stolen bases. On August 7, Reinheimer was released by the Royals organization.
Gastonia Honey Hunters / Gastonia Baseball Club On August 29, 2023, Reinheimer signed with the
Gastonia Honey Hunters of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 53 games for Gastonia, he batted .269/.356/.394 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.
Chicago Cubs On June 25, 2024, Reinheimer's contract was purchased by the
Chicago Cubs organization. In 35 appearances for the Double-A
Tennessee Smokies and Triple-A
Iowa Cubs, he batted a combined .172/.220/.238 with one home run, 11 RBI, and three stolen bases. Reinheimer was released by the Cubs organization on August 12.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers On April 14, 2025, Reinheimer signed with the
Gastonia Ghost Peppers of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. On May 23, manager
Mauro Gozzo named Reinheimer the team's first captain in franchise history. He played in his 300th game for the club on July 16, becoming the first player to reach the milestone. In 113 appearances for Gastonia, Reinheimer slashed .246/.353/.389 with 12 home runs, 64 RBI, and 27 stolen bases. ==References==