A.J. Reed
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One of the better power prospects in the game, Reed is working through adjustments at present with Fresno, as the former Kentucky Wildcat is showing some susceptibility to same-side arms in his first taste of Triple-A ball. Reed brings to the plate an advanced approach, but has struggled to command the zone when behind in the count, in particular falling prey to quality spin down and away. The big-bodied slugger can drive the ball with the best of them, but needs to do a better job of extending at bats against lefty arms to find his pitch to drive, or attack earlier in the count to keep from working behind. Ultimately, Reed may not hit for much average at the major league level due to merely solid bat speed and emerging platoon splits. However, the big power and overall feel for the strike zone should help him produce and a solid clip for Houston, with plenty of power and a solid on-base skill set driven by walks. He should see time at the major league level at some point in 2016. –Nick J. Faleris |
