Becker & Colon Rise Through Reds System | Cincinnati Reds News

Eric Becker, a high-ceiling second-round draft pick from Virginia, is fast-tracked to High-A Dayton after smashing 348 OBP with 24 homers and 46 doubles in college — signaling he could be the Reds’ next big contributor at second base. Meanwhile, top pitching prospect Edgar Colon, with a 100 mph fastball and elite strikeout stuff, joins him in Dayton despite a rough start, showing promise that could make fans roar. The Reds are still weighing where to send their first-rounder Justin LeBron — a talent they’re likely to develop carefully. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ed816347b08074c