7 years agoCincinnati Reds prospect and No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Hunter Greene, will begin the season exclusively as a pitcher, according to senior director of player development Jeff Graupe. Greene, drafted out of high school, was a star shortstop as well as the top pitching prospect in last year's draft and has the skills to be a potential impact bat in the future. For now, the Reds plan to focus on letting Greene develop as a pitcher, although the team isn't "closing the door on developing him offensively." Greene, just 18, has excellent stuff and should be an ace at the major league level when he's ready.--Matt T - RotoBaller
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter