Cincinnati Reds 2012 Draft Rounds 16-24

For information on our other picks, check out the links below:

1st RounderĀ  RHP Nick Travieso (HS Florida)

Supplemental 1st Rounder (#49) OF Jesse Winker (HS California)

Supplemental 1st Rounder (#57) OF Jeff Gelalich (UCLA)

Information on players taken in Rounds 2-8

Information on players taken in Rounds 9-15

Things might be a bit slower today as I am swamped with work later in the day. I hope to keep up early on, but we shall see. If nothing else, I will catch up in the evening.

16th Round Pick (#502) -Nick Routt, LHP, Mississippi State

B/T: L/L

Height: 6′ 4″

Weight: 195 lbs

DOB: 8/28/1990

Scouting Report

Fastball: 88-92 MPH

Curveball: Unsure on whether it is a curve or a slider. It is still a work in progress.

Change up: A good pitch with potential to get better.

Video – N/A at this time

Stats

YearWLERAIPHHRBBSOWHIP
2009534.1586.287928871.33
2010116.5219.12816211.76
2011333.9652.157421491.49
2012353.8344.258214391.61

17th Round Pick (#532) – Jose Ortiz, C, HS PR

B/T: R/R

Height: 5′ 11″

Weight: 206 lbs

DOB: 6/11/1994

Scouting Report

Bat: Has some good power, particularly to the pull side. Aggressive approach that may need to be honed in some as a pro.

Defense: Very strong arm with pop times in the 1.8’s. Needs to work on his receiving though.

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18th Round Pick (#562) – Jackson Stephens – RHP, HS Alabama

B/T: R/R

Height: 6′ 3″

Weight: 205 lbs

DOB: 5/11/1994

Scouting Report

Fastball: Works in the upper 80’s and has some room for growth.

Change up: Currently a solid pitch.

Curveball: Below average pitch that needs work.

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19th Round Pick (#592) – Austin Muehring, RHP, Palomar College

B/T: R/R

Height: 6′ 3″

Weight: 185 lbs

DOB: 5/18/1991

Scouting Report

Must be a very new pitching guy. He threw 9.1 innings in 2012.

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Stats

YearWLIPERAHBBK
2012119.11.93773

20th Round Pick (#622) – Brock Dykxhoorn, RHP, HS Canada

B/T: R/R

Height: 6′ 8″

Weight: 225 lbs

DOB: 7/2/1994

Scouting Report

Fastball: Works in the high 80’s and has touched 91 MPH with good movement.

Breaking Ball: More of a slurvy type pitch.

Other notes: Has some mechanical issues that have some scouts concerned.

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21st Round Pick (#652) – Jordan Remer, LHP, University of San Francisco

B/T: L/L

Height: 6′ 2″

Weight: 210 lbs

DOB: 3/19/1990

Scouting Report

Fastball: Works in the 88-91 MPH range with good movement, but has hit 94 MPH in the past.

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Stats

YearWLIPERAHBBK
2009001112.2719911
20102238.12.11222824
201132493.67284060
20121330.15.64163140

22nd Round Pick (#682) – Avain Rachal, RHP, HS Texas

B/T: R/R

Height: 6′ 0″

Weight: 195 lbs

DOB: 2/11/1994

Scouting Report

Having trouble finding a pitching report on him. He was apparently a strong shortstop prospect as well, which is where the reports are coming from on him.

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23rd Round Pick (#712) – Daniel Sweet, CF, HS Mississippi

B/T: S/L

Height: 6′ 0″

Weight: 190 lbs

DOB: 12/28/1994

Scouting Report

Bat: His bat has some potential to hit for some average and a little bit of power. He is also a good runner.

Defense: Good defender in center due to his speed and athletic ability.

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24th Round Pick (#742) – Mike Saunders, RHP, Saginaw State University

B/T: R/R

Height: 6′ 1″

Weight: 215 lbs

DOB: 3/7/1991

Scouting Report

Fastball: 88-92 MPH

Curveball: A solid pitch that he uses as his go to pitch.

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Stats

YearWLIPERAHBBK
20127273.11.23482972