Wow! Were it not for another surge during the month of September, Eugenio Suárez would have received a failing grade for his 2021 performance. As it is, the Cincinnati Reds‘ third baseman still hit under .200, though he maintained a relatively high slugging percentage. Let’s put a grade on Geno’s 2021 season. This is not […] Reds: Eugenio Suárez’s 2021 performance boosted by … [Read more...] about Reds: Eugenio Suárez’s 2021 performance boosted by September surge
Reds: Tyler Stephenson’s rookie season proved he’s the future catcher
While the Cincinnati Reds must decide whether or not to pick up Tucker Barnhart’s $7.5M team-option, the emergence of Tyler Stephenson during his rookie season makes the decision a little easier. Let’s put a grade on Stephenson’s 2021 campaign. Stephenson saw a few games at the big league level in the pandemic- shortened 2020 season, […] Reds: Tyler Stephenson’s rookie season … [Read more...] about Reds: Tyler Stephenson’s rookie season proved he’s the future catcher
Reds: Horrific season for Amir Garrett may spell his demise in Cincinnati
Count on AG? Not in 2021. My goodness, was there any player on the Cincinnati Reds who had a more disappointing 2021 campaign than Amir Garrett? While there were a few bright spots, you can probably count them on one hand. Let’s pass out a grade for Garrett’s 2021 performance. Garrett, believe it or not, […] Reds: Horrific season for Amir Garrett may spell his demise in … [Read more...] about Reds: Horrific season for Amir Garrett may spell his demise in Cincinnati
Reds: Vladimir Gutierrez impressed, but ran out of gas in 2021
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez had a great rookie campaign in 2021, but like a lot of first-year pitchers, he hit a wall down the stretch. While Gutierrez had previously thrown more than the 114 innings he did last season, the COVID-19 pandemic surely limited his preparation for the season. Let’s put a grade on […] Reds: Vladimir Gutierrez impressed, but ran out of … [Read more...] about Reds: Vladimir Gutierrez impressed, but ran out of gas in 2021
Reds: Tony Santillan earned new role after second-half performance
Tony Santillan has long since been on the Cincinnati Reds radar. The former second-round pick likely would have debuted in 2020 had the season not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the right-hander’s major league moment came this season, and once he was transitioned to the bullpen, Santillan really began to shine. Though he […] Reds: Tony Santillan earned new … [Read more...] about Reds: Tony Santillan earned new role after second-half performance