From his first year on campus, Reynolds made an immediate impact in left field, leading the Commodores in batting average (.338) and slugging percentage (.440) in the championship season. That season, Reynolds was the only freshman to receive significant playing time in the field, appearing in all 72 games and starting 71 of those.
His success that year led to him earning multiple honors, including a spot on multiple 1st Team Freshman All-American squads. His success would continue over the next two years, especially by adding power to his swing. This season, his .461 on base percentage and .