It is always an odd thing to write about a 32-year old “prospect”, but Shogo Akiyama will be making his MLB debut with the Reds after nine season in his native Japan. He had a .301/.376/.454 slash line in Japan’s highest level but didn’t really have any stats that truly jump out. His best power … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Shogo Akiyama – OF – Cincinnati Reds
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2019 Draft Recap – NL Central
I will be breaking down my take on the draft for each team just as I started with Minor League Ball a season ago. Like then, this is a six article series, going East to West for the AL and NL. I will break down four picks for each team with those being: Best Pick: … Continue reading 2019 Draft Recap – NL Central
2019 Preseason Top 150
Before I even got this posted Alex Reyes exhausted his rookie eligibility (needed a single out to do so and pitched an inning on Friday) so I updated my top 150 before it went live. Reyes was at 22 but is now removed making room for Ryan Weathers, giving the Padres two more than any … Continue reading 2019 Preseason Top 150
Cincinnati Reds 2019 Preseason Top 10
1) Player: Nick Senzel Position(s): 3B Opening Day Age: 23 2018 Highest Level: AAA Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6’1” Weight: 205 lbs. Quick Report: It seems like Senzel has been on prospect lists forever, largely because he has been almost unanimously in the top 25, if not top 10, ever since being drafted second … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds 2019 Preseason Top 10