Donald Corey Patterson is an American former professional baseball center fielder. Currently,he is the manager of the Brookhaven Bucks in the Sunbelt Baseball League. He is the older brother of infielder Eric Patterson,and the son of former NFL defensive back Don Patterson.
Vada Edward Pinson Jr. was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball for 18 years (1958–1975),most notably for the Cincinnati Reds,for whom he played from 1958 to 1968 as a four-time National League All-Star. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1977. The 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m),170 lb (77 kg) Pinson,who batted and threw left-handed,combined power,speed,and strong defensive ability. Pinson has the most hits of any retired batter not inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame,excluding those suspected of performance enhancing drug use or gambling.
Ryan Paul Freel was an American professional baseball player. A utility player,Freel played second base,third base,and all three outfield positions in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,Cincinnati Reds,Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays between 2001 and 2009.
Brandon Emil Phillips is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox. At 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 211 pounds (96 kg),Phillips batted and threw right-handed.
Thomas Erwin McMillan is an American former professional baseball player whose career spanned seven seasons,including one in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners (1977). As a member of the inaugural Mariners team,McMillan,a shortstop,went hitless in five at-bats. The majority of his career was spent in the minor leagues. After he was drafted out of Jacksonville University by the Cleveland Indians during the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft,McMillan made his professional debut that year with the Double-A San Antonio Brewers.
Charles Lincoln "Buck" Herzog was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball who played for four National League clubs between 1908 and 1920:the New York Giants,the Boston Braves,the Cincinnati Reds,and the Chicago Cubs. His flexibility sets him apart from other major leaguers,as he demonstrated great skill as a second baseman,shortstop,and third baseman.
Frank Conrad Baumholtz was an American professional baseball and basketball player. He was an outfielder for Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds (1947–49),Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies (1956–57). He played two seasons of professional basketball for the Youngstown Bears of the National Basketball League during the 1945–46 season,and the Cleveland Rebels of the Basketball Association of America during the 1946–47 season. He was born in Midvale,Ohio.
Lawrence William Milbourne is an American former professional baseball utility infielder whose career spanned 15 seasons,11 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Houston Astros (1974–76),Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,Minnesota Twins (1982),Cleveland Indians (1982),and Philadelphia Phillies (1983).
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:
Delino Diaab DeShields is an American professional baseball center fielder who plays for Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB) club Sultanes de Monterrey. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers from 2015 through 2019,the Cleveland Indians in 2020,and the Cincinnati Reds in 2021. He is the son of former MLB player Delino DeShields and the brother of basketball player Diamond DeShields.
Tyler Wesley Naquin is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,and Chicago White Sox. Prior to playing professionally,Naquin played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Richard Allen Martin is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He attended the University of Florida and played college baseball for the Florida Gators before the Oakland Athletics selected him in the 2015 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.
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.
JoséAlexander Siri is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Siri signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an international free agent in 2012. He made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Houston Astros,who traded him to the Rays in 2022.
Khalil Rashad Lee is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.
Matthew Michael McLain is an American professional baseball infielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins. The Reds selected McLain with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2023.
Jesús Alejo López is a Mexican professional baseball infielder in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
Sean Walter Bernard Bouchard is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Narciso Crook is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2022 with the Chicago Cubs.
Michael Siani is an American professional baseball center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds.
