Kevin McReynolds, years after serving as the Mets outfielder, soon settled into a comfortable career path after his big league career was over.  K-Mac, as his teammates called him, was famous for frustrating the Mets faithful with his passionless, business-like approach to the game despite flashes of talent.

Where better for such a personality to work than at K-Mart, a place where plain-clothed employees spend away hour after soul-crushing hour helping the suburban hordes of Oceola County, Florida? “I was initially drawn to the stockroom job by the hours,” says McReynolds, now 49 years of age, “But the utter lack of excitement and general daily nuisances such interacting with others is what’s kept me here all these years.”

McReynolds rose up the ranks within store #266 and eventually became manager of the branch. “It was an exciting day when I was promoted. We stayed up until 10pm that night browsing through K-Mart’s website,” recalls McReynolds. The complete lack of drama also drew his son, Reynold, to apply for a job with the chain while in high school.  Reynold’s ascent was quick and he is now the district manager.

Asked if reporting to his son was strange or caused tension, the elder McReynolds shrugged and replied “I’m proud of him. He’s a great boss, doing as little to rock the boat as possible. He could’ve went the pro ball route, spent a few years traveling the country being paid well to play a kid’s game. But really, is it worth it? To me, making sure the people of this community have enough Toms of Maine stocked is fulfilling in itself.”