2016 Cincinnati Reds Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: A- ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: B- ... Overall: B

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Louisville (AAA East)
Double-A: Chattanooga (AA South)
High-A: Dayton (A+ Central)
Low-A: Daytona (A Southeast)
Rookie: ACL Reds (Arizona Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Reds (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Robert Stephenson (RHP) ... 6-2, 190 ... 23 ... 2011 (1) HS (CA) ... #20, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Power pitcher with 2 potential plus-plus offerings. 2-Seam FB has heavy sink & moderate arm-side run. Struggles keeping FB down. Gets hit up in the zone when pitch flattens out. CB has taken a step forward in '15. Previously slurvy, it's a true 12-6 breaking CB now. CU is improving. More of a CT than CU. 40-Grade command &...

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