It’s draft week and the Reds pick 9th in a decent class

While I hoped for them to get a higher pick, they can definitely still get a first division starter in the first round if things fall right. Would still like to have that comp pic that we gave the Dodgers but plenty of money available.

I like pictures with good control and I have a soft spot for those who can throw a change up. Four pitch mix is always a good sign even if the control is just average.

I stay away from any indication of swing and miss when it comes to batters. I like to hear about getting a lot of barrels and commanding the strike zone. There are usually quite a few of these players all the way up through the top 50 so hopefully we get one at the 51st pick as well.

Holliday and Anderson will be off the board and probably Arnold too. Of the rest here is who I’m rooting for:

Seth Hernandez Eli Willits Aiva Arquette (great for 2027 outfield mix) Jojo Parker (favorite inf) Kayson Cunningham (barrels) Sean Gamble (55 hit tool) Ethan Conrad (college bat with great hand eye) Devin Taylor (another college bat that just hits) Andrew Fischer (yet another reliable college bat)

Who do you like?