Hideki Matsui
After spending several seasons in the minor leagues, Reese was called up to the New York Yankees on June 26, , due to an injury to outfielder Hideki Matsui. In his first major league plate appearance, which came against the New York Mets, Reese drew a walk. In his first official major league at-bat, Reese struck out. Later the same week, he was returned to the minor leagues by the team.