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Today there are 30 rounds. To keep things a little easier to navigate I will break down today into three different posts with 10 picks each. To find information on all of my draft stuff, check out the link at the top of this post. This will be updated as soon as the draft picks are made (or within 3-5 minutes as it will take me time to track down stats/video/scouting reports on guys when they are available).
Cincinnati Reds 31st Round Pick: Andrew Benintendi - CF - Madeira High School (OH)
5' 11" 175 lbs.
Scouting Report
A local Cincinnati kid who is the states all time hits leader. He is a strong defensive outfielder who is signed with Arkansas. He doesn't have much power now and doesn't project for much in the future. He is considered to be a tough sign at this point in the draft.
Video
Cincinnati Reds 32nd Round Pick: Logan Uxa - 1B - Arkansas State
6' 4" 220 lbs.
Scouting Report
Hit just .188 in the Cape Cod League in 2012 with 11 walks and 23 strikeouts in 69 at bats. There is no scouting report currently available.
Stats
| Year | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| 2010 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 26 | .177 | .333 | .290 |
| 2011 | 181 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 40 | .282 | .386 | .409 |
| 2012 | 197 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 50 | .289 | .434 | .477 |
| 2013 | 224 | 60 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 34 | .268 | .384 | .375 |
Cincinnati Reds 33rd Round Pick: Matt Blandino - RHP - Bristol Central High School (CT)
6' 1" 180 lbs.
Scouting Report
The right hander can get his fastball up to 92 MPH. He also throws a curveball.
Video
Cincinnati Reds 34th Round Pick: Luke Bolka - LHP - Atlee High School (VA)
5' 11" 206 lbs.
Scouting Report
Bolka throws 87-90 MPH and has touched 92. His fastball has good movement on it. He also throws a breaking ball and a change up.
Video
To watch his video, click here.
Cincinnati Reds 35th Round Pick: Conner Simonetti - LF - Fairpoint High School (NY)
5' 11" 207 lbs.
Scouting Report
He has a short swing, but one that produces power and he can use it to all fields in batting practice.
Video
Cincinnati Reds 36th Round Pick: Taylor Hearn - LHP - San Jacinto College
6' 5" 210 lbs.
Scouting Report
Hearn has been in the upper 80's with his fastball at its peak velocity. At his size there could be some projectability left to add velocity.
Stats
| Year | W | L | ERA | IP | HR | BB | K | WHIP |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 7.71 | 2.1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.57 |
Video
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Cincinnati Reds 37th Round Pick: Alec Byrd - LHP - St. Thomas Aquinas High School (FL)
6' 3" 175 lbs.
Scouting Report
Byrd throws a fastball mostly in the 85-87 range, but scouts believe with his size he will gain velocity as he matures and fills out.
Cincinnati Reds 38th Round Pick: Dan Grauer - RHP - Liberty
6' 4" 230 lbs.
Scouting Report
Grauer spent most of his college career as a catcher as he racked up 52 games last season as a position player and just 13 games total as a pitcher at Liberty. No scouting report is available on him as a pitcher.
Stats
| Year | W | L | ERA | IP | HR | BB | K | WHIP |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 10.12 | 2.2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2.25 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 6.6 | 15.0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 2.00 |
Cincinnati Reds 39th Round Pick: Manny Cruz - SS - Walcott High School (CT)
5' 11" 170 lbs.
Scouting Report
No scouting report is currently available.
Cincinnati Reds 40th Round Pick: PJ Cerreto - RHP - Ramapo College
6' 3" 230 lbs.
Scouting Report
There is no scouting report available at this time.
Stats
| Year | W | L | ERA | IP | HR | BB | K |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 3.32 | 40.2 | 2 | 28 | 40 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2.15 | 50.1 | 0 | 36 | 48 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2.77 | 65.0 | 1 | 35 | 74 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2.72 | 39.2 | 0 | 25 | 60 |
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