Reds Draft Justin Lebron at 18 | Cincinnati Reds News

The Reds just pulled off a steal with their 18th overall pick—Justin Lebron, a 21-year-old shortstop from Alabama, now the highest-drafted Alabamian since 2024. Once a top-10 prospect, Lebron’s college dominance—including a College World Series run—showed elite power, speed, and plate discipline. Scouts rave about his tools, minus consistency at the plate, and see him as a future cornerstone for Cincinnati. 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/6d5c8912cd6150ae