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With their 2nd round pick the Cincinnati Reds select 3B Taylor Sparks out of UC Irvine.
6' 4" 215 lbs
Scouting Report
The third baseman has good bat speed and above-average power potential to work with, while also having a good hit tool. Where he lacks though is in his plate discipline where he has nearly three times more strikeouts than walks in 2014, and it’s been worse in the past. Defensively he projects as an above-average defender, with some sources saying even a plus defender thanks to both range and his arm strength. With true five-tool potential, he provides a lot of upside, but his plate discipline and contact concerns also make him a very risky pick.
| Year | Age | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| 2012 | 19 | 124 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 44 | .202 | .277 | .363 |
| 2013 | 20 | 222 | 80 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 50 | 6 | 40 | .360 | .388 | .581 |
| 2014 | 21 | 226 | 68 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 66 | .301 | .383 | .500 |
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