Howard Dean Reed (December 21, 1936 – December 7, 1984) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 229 Major League games over ten seasons (1958–60; 1964–67; 1969–71) for the Kansas City Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Houston Astros and Montreal Expos.

Reed proceeded to throw a five-hit, complete game victory, winning 2–1 and gaining the decision over eventual Hall of Famer Early Wynn.

He did post winning campaigns at the Triple-A level, however, and at the close of spring training in 1961, the Dodgers acquired him for right-hander Ed Rakow.

Reed then spent almost 31⁄2 seasons pitching for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, the Spokane Indians of the Pacific Coast League, winning 45 games—including 19 in 1963.

39 during his Dodger tenure, the number made famous by (and eventually retired to honor) Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella.

Reed remained in Montréal for two seasons after his playing retirement, working for Seagram's and hosting Expos-related radio and television shows.