Today I wanted to go through and put together information for each guy that the Reds took in rounds 1-5. Over the next few weeks I will put together these things together for each 5 draft picks. Here is a quick run down of who the Reds took:
1. Yonder Alonso – 1B – Miami
3. Zach Stewart – RHP – Texas Tech
4. Tyler Cline – RHP – Cass HS (GA)
5. Clayton Shunick – RHP – North Carolina State
1. Yonder Alonso – 1B – Miami
| Height | 6’2″ |
| Weight | 215 |
| Position | 1B |
| Information | He has been compared to Adrian Gonzalez offensively at the plate with power both ways to go with strong plate discipline. He has good bat speed and a solid swing. Defensively he is likely limited to first base as a pro, but he is above average defensively. |
| Links | The Baseball Cube Stats For AlonsoUniversity of Miami Profile |
3. Zach Stewart – RHP – Texas Tech
| Height | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 175 |
| Position | RHRP |
| Information | He throws a 95-97 MPH fastball with good movement on it. He also throws a slider that is above average with plus potential. He has the ability to throw both for strikes above average as well. Closer potential. |
| Links | Texas Tech Profile for StewartMilb.com scouting report for Stewart |
4. Tyler Cline – RHP – Cass HS (GA) (Photo:Daily Tribune News)
| Height | 6’3″ |
| Weight | 225 |
| Position | RHP |
| Information | He throws a 90-93 MPH fastball with good late life. Has a decent curveball, but needs to be more consistent with his release point on it. Has a good changeup. |
| Links | Perfect Game profile for ClinePerfect Game updated scouting information on Cline |
5. Clayton Shunick – RHP – NC State (Photo: Gopack.com)
| Height | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 170 |
| Position | RHP |
| Information | He throws an 89-93 MPH splitter that is said to be a plus pitch.. His change up and curveball are both average pitches. He is a pitcher, not just a thrower as he mixes his pitches well. |
| Links | Perfect Game scouting report on Shunick |