George Kenneth Griffey Sr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1973 through 1991,most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won three division titles and two World Series championships between 1973 and 1976. He also played for the New York Yankees,Atlanta Braves,and Seattle Mariners.
Franklin Rafael Gutiérrez,nicknamed "Guti",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. While primarily a center fielder throughout his career,Gutiérrez transitioned to right field for the Mariners in 2016. He is currently a special assignment coach for the Seattle Mariners organization.
Jay Allen Bruce is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. The Reds drafted Bruce in the first round,12th overall pick,of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft;he made his MLB debut in 2008. Bruce was named an All-Star three times during his career,and won the Silver Slugger Award twice.
Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds,and short biographies on some of the top prospects in the organization:
Nicholas Edward Franklin is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round,27th pick overall,of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. He attended Lake Brantley High School where he won numerous awards,including being named the player of the year by the Orlando Sentinel in 2009. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,Milwaukee Brewers,and Los Angeles Angels.
John Paul Crawford is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Alexander James Jackson is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Miami Marlins,Milwaukee Brewers,and Tampa Bay Rays. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft.
Eugenio Alejandro Suárez is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers,Cincinnati Reds,and Seattle Mariners. Suárez signed with the Tigers as an amateur free agent in 2008 and made his MLB debut with the team in 2014. He was traded to the Reds following the 2014 season and was an MLB All-Star in 2018. After seven seasons with Cincinnati,Suárez was traded to the Mariners,whom he spent two seasons with before being traded to the Diamondbacks.
Alessandre Blandino is an American professional baseball pitcher and former infielder who is a free agent. He played college baseball at Stanford and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He has played for the Nicaragua national baseball team.
Michael Harrison Ford is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,San Francisco Giants,Seattle Mariners,Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Angels,and Cincinnati Reds.
Jake Arnold Fraley is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Seattle Mariners.
Taylor Walter-Lee Trammell is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Seattle Mariners,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Shedric Bernard Long Jr. is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners.
Evan McKee White is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and won the Gold Glove Award in 2020. He played college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Stuart Alexander Fairchild is a Taiwanese-American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Wake Forest University. Fairchild was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021. He has also played for the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants.
Tyler Lawrence France is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,San Diego Padres,and Cincinnati Reds. France was an All-Star in 2022.
Abraham Josue Toro-Hernandez is a Canadian professional baseball third baseman,second baseman and first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,and Oakland Athletics. He was selected by the Astros in the fifth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft and made his MLB debut for them in 2019. He was traded to the Mariners during the 2021 season,to the Brewers after the 2022 season,and to the Athletics after the 2023 season.
Noelvi Marte is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
The 2022 Los Angeles Angels season was the 62nd season of the Los Angeles Angels franchise in the American League,the 57th in Anaheim,and their 57th season playing their home games at Angel Stadium. The Angels were managed by Joe Maddon in his third season as manager of the Angels. On June 7,2022,Maddon was fired and Phil Nevin was named the interim manager for the remainder of the season after they had lost twelve games in a row,tying a record set by the 1988 team. Losses on the 7th and 8th resulted in a losing streak of fourteen in a row,setting a franchise record. After a brawl occurred during a game between the Seattle Mariners and Angels on June 26 that saw players and coaches receive suspensions,Bill Haselman and Ray Montgomery each served as interim managers to the interim manager when Nevin received a ten-game suspension. The Angels play as members of Major League Baseball's American League West division. On September 14,the Angels lost their 82nd game to clinch a losing season for the seventh straight season,tying the mark set by the 1971-1977 teams. With their loss to the Seattle Mariners on September 19,the Los Angeles Angels were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Leonardo Andres Rivas is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
