Cincinnati Reds minor league players
Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds and short biographies on some of the top prospects in the organization:
Players
[edit]Jay Allen
[edit]| Jay Allen | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Allen with the Dayton Dragons in 2022 | |
| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 22, 2002 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Jay Frederick Allen II (born November 22, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds organization. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.
Allen played high school baseball, football, and basketball at John Carroll Catholic High School in Fort Pierce, Florida.[1][2] Allen committed to play college baseball for the Florida Gators.[3]
Allen was selected in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds as the final selection of the first round; he was the 30th player selected and the Reds' second selection of the first round, as the Reds had received a compensatory pick due to the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Trevor Bauer.[4][5] Allen signed with the Reds on July 20, 2021, for a $2.4 million signing bonus.[6]
Allen made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds, slashing .328/.440/.557 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases over 19 games.[7] He opened the 2022 season with the Daytona Tortugas of the Single-A Florida State League.[8]
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Profile at MaxPreps
Edwin Arroyo
[edit]| Edwin Arroyo | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: August 25, 2003 Arecibo, Puerto Rico | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Edwin Zaed Arroyo (born August 25, 2003) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Arroyo attended Arecibo Baseball Academy in Arecibo, Puerto Rico before coming to the United States to attend Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Florida for his senior season.[9]
Arroyo was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[10] He made his professional debut that August with the Arizona Complex League Mariners. He started 2022 with the Modesto Nuts.[11][12]
On July 29, 2022, the Mariners traded Arroyo, Noelvi Marte, Andrew Moore, and Levi Stoudt to the Reds for pitcher Luis Castillo.[13] He won the 2023 Midwest League Top MLB Prospect Award with the Dayton Dragons.[14]
On March 20, 2024, Arroyo underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The injury occurred when he dove back to a base on a pickoff attempt during spring training.[15]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Alfredo Duno
[edit]| Alfredo Duno | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: January 7, 2006 Miranda, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Alfredo Enrique Duno (born January 7, 2006) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Duno signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an international free agent in January 2023.[16][17] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Reds.[18]
Duno played 2024 with the Daytona Tortugas.
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Ty Floyd
[edit]| Ty Floyd | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 28, 2001 Rome, Georgia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joseph Tyson Floyd (born August 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Floyd grew up in Rockmart, Georgia and attended Rockmart High School.[19] He was named the Class 7AA Georgia Player of the Year as a junior after posting a 10–1 record with a 0.57 ERA and 127 strikeouts.[20]
Floyd made 20 pitching appearances, all in relief, during his freshman season with the LSU Tigers and had a 4.44 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 24+1⁄3 innings pitched.[21] After the season, he played summer collegiate baseball for the Bristol State Liners of the Appalachian League.[22] Floyd pitched in 16 games with 10 starts as a sophomore and went 5–4 with a 3.77 ERA and 70 strikeouts.[23] Floyd finished his junior season with a 7–0 record and 4.35 ERA with 120 strikeouts as LSU won the 2023 Men's College World Series (MCWS).[24] He set a MCWS record with 17 strikeouts in the first game of the finals against Florida.[25]
Floyd was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 38th pick of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Reds on July 16, 2023 for $2,097,500.[26]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Luke Holman
[edit]| Luke Holman | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 6, 2003 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Luke Kenneth Holman (born January 6, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Holman attended Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, where he played baseball. As a senior in 2021, he pitched to a 7–1 record, a 0.88 ERA, and 113 strikeouts over 55+2⁄3 innings.[27] He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 20th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and instead enrolled at the University of Alabama to play college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[28][29]
As a freshman at Alabama in 2022, Holman appeared in 15 games in relief, going 0–2 with a 5.68 ERA over 19 innings.[30] He moved into the starting rotation as a sophomore in 2023 and went 7–4 with a 3.67 ERA over 15 starts.[31] After the season, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) for the 2024 season.[32][33] Holman started 16 games and went 9–4 with a 2.75 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 91+2⁄3 innings.[34] He was selected to play for the Team USA Collegiate National Baseball Team.[35]
Holman was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 71st overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[36] On July 23, 2024, Holman signed with the Reds on a contract worth $997,000.[37]
Holman was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma when he was seven and underwent chemotherapy for one year before returning to baseball.[38]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Zach Maxwell
[edit]| Zach Maxwell | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 26, 2001 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Zachary Thomas Maxwell (born January 26, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Maxwell attended North Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 30th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign with them and played college baseball at Georgia Tech.[39] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[40]
After three years at Georgia Tech, Maxwell was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 2022 MLB draft.[41] He signed with the Reds and spent his first professional season with the Arizona Complex League Reds and Daytona Tortugas. Maxwell started 2023 with Daytona before being promoted to the Dayton Dragons. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[42]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Héctor Rodríguez
[edit]| Héctor Rodríguez | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: March 11, 2004 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Héctor Junior Rodríguez (born March 11, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Rodríguez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent in January 2021. He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League Mets.
On July 28, 2022 the Mets traded Rodríguez and Jose Acuña to the Cincinnati Reds for Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl.[43] He started his Reds career that year with the Arizona Complex League Reds and Daytona Tortugas. In 2023, he played with Daytona and the Dayton Dragons.[44][45]
Rodríguez played 2024 with Dayton and started 2025 with the Chattanooga Lookouts.[46]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Sammy Stafura
[edit]| Sammy Stafura | |
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_(cropped).png) Stafura in 2022 | |
| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: November 15, 2004 Cortlandt, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School 2019–2023.[47] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[48] Stafura committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[49]
Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[50] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[51]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Sal Stewart
[edit]| Sal Stewart | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Third baseman / Second baseman | |
| Born: December 7, 2003 Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Salvatore Maxwell Stewart (born December 7, 2003) is an American professional baseball third baseman and second baseman in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Stewart attended Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Florida where he played baseball. As a senior in 2022, he batted .514 with nine home runs, 23 RBIs, and 13 doubles.[52] He ended his high school career playing 91 games while recording a .488 batting average, thirty home runs, 95 RBIs, and 31 doubles.[53] After his senior year, he was named to the 2022 All-USA Today HSSA Baseball Team.[54] He committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University.[55]
Stewart was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 32nd overall selection of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[56][57] He signed with the team for $2.1 million.[58]
Stewart made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Reds with whom he batted .295 over eight games.[59] He was assigned to the Daytona Tortugas to open the 2023 season.[60] In early August, he was promoted to the Dayton Dragons.[61] Over 117 games between the two teams, Stewart batted .275 with 12 home runs and 71 RBIs.[62] Stewart was assigned back to Dayton to open the 2024 season.[63] Over eighty games, Stewart hit .279 with eight home runs and 46 RBIs before his season was ended in July with a wrist injury.[64]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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