Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Gary Nolan’s 1966
Gary Nolan struck out 226 hitters as an 18-year-old in 1966 for two teams in the Cincinnati Reds farm system, earning him season of the decade for starters.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Cesar Tovar’s 1961
Cesar Tovar hit .338/.470/.579 in 1961 for the Geneva Redlegs while stealing 88 bags, earning him the nod for season of the decade in the 1960's for the farm
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Rawly Eastwick’s 1972
In 1972 Rawly Eastwick pitched in 66 games, led the Eastern League with 20 saves, and threw well over 100 innings all out of the bullpen.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Keefe Cato’s 1979
After being selected in the 2nd round of the 1979 Major League Baseball draft Keefe Cato dominated the Pioneer League for the Billings Mustangs.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: 1978 Gary Redus
Gary Redus did something no other professional player has ever done before, or since, when he hit .462 for the Billings Mustangs to shatter the pro record.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Clem Freeman’s 1981
In 1981 the Cincinnati Reds signed Clem Freeman as an undrafted free agent. He then went out and didn't allow an earned run the rest of the season.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Mike Dowless’ 1980
In 1980 right-handed teenager Mike Dowless posted a 1.68 ERA for the Tampa Tarpons in the Florida State League for the Cincinnati Reds farm system.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Danny Tartabull’s 1981
As an 18-year-old, Danny Tartabull led the Florida State League in average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and extra-base hits in 1981.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Victor Garcia’s 1990
Victor Garcia dominated in the minors for his career, but in 1990 he really got it done when he posted a 1.52 ERA with 106 strikeouts in just 74.0 innings.
Reds Farm System Season of the Decade: Curt Lyons’ 1996
In 1996 Curt Lyons, a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher would dominated for theDouble-A Chattanooga Lookouts and earned a call up to the Cincinnati Reds.