With the Reds trading away Alonso, Grandal, Boxberger, Torreyes and Sappelt the Reds lost 5 of their Top 25 prospects in my rankings. Here are the new guys ranked #21-25 now that those guys have departed (For full scouting reports on these guys and about 85 more guys, click on that link above and buy the 2012 (Reds) Prospect Guide):
21. Donnie Joseph – LHP – 23 years old – AA
Background: 2009 Draft – 3rd Round
The good: Improved his fastball velocity, throwing as high as 96 and has a plus secondary pitch.
Needs to work on: Throwing his slider for strikes. When he couldn’t throw it in the strikezone, hitters sat on his fastball and hit him hard.
22. Junior Arias – 3B – 19 years old – Rookie Ball
Background: NDFA – 2008
The good: Above average power today and a good hit tool.
Needs to work on: Plate discipline is an issue, as was his defense at third base in his first season there.
23. Juan Duran – OF – 19 years old &#...
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Reds Minor Leagues:
PLAYERS:
Donnie Joseph,
Junior Arias,
Juan Duran,
Pedro Villarreal,
Nick Christiani,
Devin Mesoraco,
Yorman Rodriguez,
Billy Hamilton,
Neftali Soto,
Didi Gregorius,
Henry Rodriguez,
Todd Frazier,
Kyle Lotzkar,
David Vidal,
Ryan LaMarre,
Donald Lutz,
Tucker Barnhart
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