Joe Don Reames

Athlete Information

Seneca High School Graduation Year: 1998

College Attended: Clemson University (1998-2001)

Joe Don lettered in two varsity sports at Seneca High School. He earned 4 football letters and five letters in baseball. As a member of the baseball team, Joe Don was named to the All-Region team in 1997 and 1998. He was also named the Region Player of The Year in 1998 and made the 1998 All State team. Joe Don was selected to play in the North / South All-star game in 1998, and was named “Mr. Baseball” runner-up for the state. As a member of the Seneca High School football team, Joe Don was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Bobcats. In 1996, Joe Don threw for 1,489 yards and 18 passing touchdowns. He also rushed for 943 yard, and 17 rushing touchdowns in leading the Bobcats to a 14-1 record. The Bobcats won the 1996 Upper State Championship, averaging over 50 points per game. In 1997, Joe Don was selected to the All State team and selected to play in the North / South All Star game. He was also the runner up for the “Mr. Football” award. Joe Don finished his football career 43-10 as a starter: his freshman year the Bobcats were 9-3; 11-3 his sophomore year; 14-1 his junior year; and 9-4 during his senior year. Joe Don received a full scholarship to attend Clemson University to play football and baseball. He lettered in Clemson football in 1999, 2000, and 2001. In 2000, he was nationally ranked as a punt returner and was named the Special Teams MVP. Joe Don also lettered his freshman year at Clemson University in baseball in 1999. After graduating from Clemson University, Joe Don went on to play two years of minor league baseball. He played in 2003 with the Texas Rangers minor league system, and in 2004, he played with the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system.