Daytona Tortuga’s Alfredo Duno (16) steals second base during a game against Clearwater Threshers at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Named League's Most Valuable Player

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By Ricky Logan | Last updated Sep 16, 2025 2:30 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds top catching prospect, and the team's third-ranked prospect, adds another award to the list for 2025.

Alfredo Duno has been named the Florida State League's Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season. The 19-year-old had a batting average of .287, slugged .518, and had an OPS of .948. He also hit 18 home runs with 81 RBIs. Duno led the FSL in OPS, home runs, RBIs, runs scored, doubles, walks, on-base percentage, and slugging. He would finish second in batting average and hits.

In what was his first full season without injury, Duno put up monster numbers offensively and has average to above-average defense behind the plate as well, showcasing his arm strength and athleticism behind the plate.

Daytona is currently playing for the Florida State League Championship, traling the series 1-0 as of Tuesday morning.

Congrats to Alfredo Duno on being awarded Florida State League Most Valuable Player‼️ pic.twitter.com/Apw4XmFEvS
— Reds On The Rise (@RedsOnTheRise) September 16, 2025