Baseball Career
Rein played baseball at Ohio State University from 1965 through 1967, helping the Buckeyes win the 1966 College World Series, the school's only NCAA baseball title. Rein played shortstop and left field. He led his team in stolen bases in 1965 and 1966, and in doubles and runs in 1966. Rein had 49 career stolen bases, which stood as a team record until he was surpassed by Roy Marsh in the early 1990s.
In 1965 and 1966, Ohio State participated in the College World Series, and Rein was selected in both years to the All Tournament team. In 1965, the Buckeyes lost the championship game to Arizona State. In 1966, Ohio State won the championship, defeating Oklahoma State. In the championship game, Rein contributed a double.
After he finished his college career, Rein was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He was playing for the Portland Beavers, the Indians' Triple-A farm team, when Achilles tendon and hamstring problems ended his baseball career.
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