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New from Red Reporter Reference Desk studios, an attempt to provide you with a Criterion Collection edition of the Reds' 40-man roster, including vital information on players that wasn't available in one place previously (pretty sure). And maybe a DVD commentary track or two to come.
Since the Reds have added quite a few new faces to the 40-man in just the last six months - Andrew Brackman may or may not be among them - it's time to get reacquainted. Among other things, you'll notice there's a surplus of infielders and a shortage of left-handed pitchers. After the jump is the roster and below are some facts about the roster. I can guarantee they're all fun, but they are mostly facts:
- Longest-tenured player on 40-man (since MLB debut with Reds): Bronson Arroyo (Debuted April 5, 2006)
- Longest-tenured player on 40-man (with the organization): Joey Votto (Signed June 5, 2002)
- Shortest-tenured Red on 40-man: Yasmani Grandal (Signed August 16, 2010)
- 2005 and 2007 are tied for the best-represented draft classes at 5 players each. 2007 was the most productive year of talent-harvesting for the Reds, in terms of raw numbers. Eight players acquired that year have made it to today's 40-man roster: Devin Mesoraco, Edinson Volquez, Todd Frazier, Zack Cozart, Neftali Soto, Henry Rodriguez, Kyle Lotzkar and Donald Lutz.
- A staggering 7 Reds' first round picks are currently on the roster, representing the team's top choices from '04-'10 (Bailey, Bruce, Stubbs, Mesoraco, Alonso, Leake and Grandal). An additional two (Lotzkar and Frazier) were supplemental first-round ("sandwich") picks. Bill Bray, meanwhile, was a first round pick by the Nationals when they were still the Expos.
- The Reds entire projected 2012 infield were 2nd round picks: Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Zack Cozart and Scott Rolen - by three different teams across a span of 15 years.
- 31 of 39 are home-grown talent, having never left the Reds organization.
- 13 of 39, an even 1/3, are internationally-born players: Aroldis Chapman (Cuba), Johnny Cueto (DR), Kyle Lotzkar (Canada), Edinson Volquez (DR), Jose Arredondo (DR), Miguel Cairo (Venezuela), Juan Francisco (DR), DiDi Gregorius (Netherlands), Henry Rodriguez (Venezuela), Neftali Soto (PR), Joey Votto (Canada), Yonder Alonso (Cuba), Dennis Phipps (DR)
- There are 8 left-handed hitting position players: Yasmani Grandal (S), Juan Francisco, DiDi Gregorius, Donald Lutz, Henry Rodriguez (S), Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Yonder Alonso,
- But only 3 left-handed pitchers: Aroldis Chapman, Travis Wood, Bill Bray
- Two switch hitters: Yasmani Grandal, Henry Rodriguez
- 6 players have undergone Tommy John Surgery: Edinson Volquez, Jose Arredondo, Bill Bray, Paul Janish, Kyle Lotzkar and Zack Cozart. It's 7 when you count Nick Masset, who - if the internet can be trusted anymore - had TJ during high school in 2000.
- Out of options: Jose Arredono, Bill Bray, Homer Bailey, Carlos Fisher, Juan Franciso, Nick Masset, Edinson Volquez
Starting Pitchers |
Age (Srvc.) |
B/T |
Acquired? |
Contract |
Nickname(s) |
Notes |
Bronson Arroyo | 35 (9.15) | R/R | Trade w/ BOS (3/20/06) | '11-'13 | Saturn Nuts, Badroyo/Goodroyo, The Nasty Hook | 10-5 rights vest in early 2012; AS ('06), GG ('10) |
Homer Bailey | 26 (3.02) | R/R | 2004 7th pick overall by Reds in amateur draft | Arb 1 in 2012 | Old Hoss | Out of options; Top 50 BA Prospect ('05-'08) |
Aroldis Chapman | 24 (1.03) | L/L | Defected, signed as amateur FA (1/11/10) | Pre-arb (Projected arb after '13?) | Cubandolero, Chapmania | Top 50 BA Prospect ('10-'11), Largest bonus in Reds history, Native of Cuba |
Johnny Cueto | 26 (4.0) | R/R | Signed as amateur FA (3/16/04) | '11-'14, '15 club option | Kueto, Johnny Cuest | Top 50 BA Prospect ('08), Native of DR |
Mike Leake | 24 (2.0) | R/R | 2009 8th pick overall by Reds in amateur draft | Pre-arb (Projected arb after '12?) | Top 100 BA Prospect ('10) | |
Kyle Lotzkar | 22 (0) | L/R | 2007 53rd pick overall (suppl. 1st round) by Reds in amateur draft | Pre-arb | Lotzkar of the Hill People | Best curveball in org (BA '10), TJ surgery in '09, Native of Canada |
Pedro Villareal | 24 (0) | R/R | 7th round pick by Reds 2008 amateur draft | Pre-arb | ||
Edinson Volquez | 28 (4.06) | R/R | Trade w/ TEX (12/21/07) | Arb 2 | The Wagon, Voltron | Out of options, TJ surgery (08/09), Top 100 BA Prospect ('06), Native of DR |
Travis Wood | 25 (1.04) | R/L | 2nd round pick by Reds in 2005 amateur draft | Pre-arb | MLB.com AA SP of Year ('09), Best changeup in org (BA '06 -'08,'10) | |
Relief Pitchers |
Age (Srvc.) |
B/T |
Acquired? |
Contract |
Nickname(s) |
Notes |
Jose Arredondo | 28 | R/R | Signed as FA (1/22/10) | Arb 1 | 'Dondo, Arredon-d'oh | Out of options, TJ surgery (12/09), Native of DR |
Bill Bray | 29 (4.02) | L/L | Trade w/ WAS (7/13/06) | Arb 2 | Out of options, TJ surgery (05/09), Best slider in Nats' org ('05), 1st round (#13) pick by Expos ('04) | |
Carlos Fisher | 29 (1.138) | R/R | 11th round pick by Reds in 2005 amateur draft | Pre-arb | King Fisher | Out of options |
Sam LeCure | 28 (1.072) | R/R | 4th round pick by Reds in 2005 Amateur draft | Pre-arb | #LeMania, Yosemite Sam, SamWow | |
Nick Masset | 30 (4.146) | R/R | Trade w/ CHW (7/31/08) | Arb 3 of 4 (Super Two) | Masset Hound | Out of options, TJ surgery during high school ('00) |
Logan Ondrusek | 27 (1.144) | R/R | 13th round pick by Reds in 2005 Amateur draft | Pre-arb (projected arb after '12?) |
Lurch, Ondrusexy/ Ondrusucks |
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Catchers |
Age (Srvc.) |
B/T |
Acquired? |
Contract |
Nickname(s) |
Notes |
Yasmani Grandal | 23 (0) | S/R | 2010 13th pick overall by Reds in amateur draft | Pre-arb | Jazz Man, Yasmanian Devil | BA Reds #4 Prospect ('12), Native of Cuba |
Ryan Hanigan | 31 (3.077) | R/R | Signed as amateur FA (8/23/02) | '11-'13 | RyHan, Ryan Air | International League Mid- and Post-season AS ('08) |
Devin Mesoraco | 24 (.028) | R/R | 2007 15th pick overall by Reds in amateur draft | Pre-arb | Snacks, Golem, Meso-horny | BA Reds #1 Prospect ('12), Top 100 BA Prospect ('11), |
Infielders |
Age (Srvc.) |
B/T |
Acquired? |
Contract |
Nickname(s) |
Notes |
Miguel Cairo | 38 (13.110) | R/R | Signed as minor league FA (1/27/10) | '11-'12 | Old Giza | Reds are Cairo's 9th major league org |
Zack Cozart | 26 (.084) | R/R | 2nd round pick by Reds in 2007 amateur draft | Pre-arb | The Coz | BA Reds #5 Prospect ('12), BA AAA AS ('11), IL Mid- and Pos-season AS ('11), Best defensive infielder in org (BA '08-'09), TJ surgery (08/11) |
Juan Francisco | 25 (.156) | L/R | Signed as amateur FA (5/6/04) | Pre-arb | El Niño Destructor ("E.N.D.") | Out of options, Right meniscus surgery (07/12), Reds Minor League Hitter of the Year ('08, '09) |
Todd Frazier | 26 (.071) | R/R | 2007 34th pick overall by Reds (suppl. first round) | Pre-arb | The Toddfather | BA Top 50 Prospect ('10), BA Reds #1 Prospect ('10), BA Top 100 Prospect ('09), Southern League Mid- and Post-season AS ('09) |
Didi Gregorius | 22 (0) | L/R | Signed as amateur FA (2008) | Pre-arb | BA Reds #7 Prospect ('12), BA Best Defensive Infielder and Infield Arm ('12), Native of Netherlands | |
Paul Janish | 29 (3.064) | R/R | 5th round pick by Reds in 2004 amateur draft | Arb 1 | Soft J | BA Best Strike-zone Discipline in org ('08), TJ surgery (06/05) |
Donald Lutz | 23 (0) | L/R | Signed as amateur FA (7/15/07) | Pre-arb | Resident of Germany | |
Kris Negron | 26 (0) | R/R | Trade w/ BOS (8/14/09) | Pre-arb | ||
Brandon Phillips | 31 (7.022) | R/R | Trade w/ CLE (4/7/06) | '08-'12 | BP, DatDude | AS ('10-'11), GG ('08, '10-'11), SS ('11), BP Top 50 Prospect ('02-'03) |
Henry Rodriguez | 22 (0) | S/R | Signed as amateur FA (3/27/07) | Pre-arb | H-Rod | Ankle surgery (09/11), Native of Venezuela |
Scott Rolen | 37 (15.060) | R/R | Trade w/ TOR (7/31/09) | '10-'12 | Scotty | Left shoulder surgery (08/11), ROY ('97), 7-time AS, 8-time GG |
Neftali Soto | 23 (0) | R/R | 3rd round pick by Reds in 2007 amateur draft | Pre-arb | BA Best Power Hitter in Reds org ('12), Native of PR | |
Chris Valaika | 26 (.089) | R/R | 3rd round pick by in 2006 amateur draft | Pre-arb | Lake Monster | Right knee ACL surgery (08/11) |
Joey Votto | 28 (4.027) | L/R | 2nd round pick in 2002 amateur draft | '11-'13 | Jo-EH, Vottomatic, The Say Eh Kid, MVP | GG ('11), AS ('10-'11), MVP ('10), BA Top 50 Prospect ('07, '08), |
Outfielders |
Age (Srvc.) |
B/T |
Acquired? |
Contract |
Nickname(s) |
Notes |
Yonder Alonso | 25 (.116) | L/R | 7th overall pick in 2008 amateur draft | Pre-arb | BA Reds #3 Prospect ('12), Best hitter for average, strike-zone discipline (BA '10-'12), BA Top 50 Prospect ('09-'10), BA Top 100 Prospect ('11) | |
Jay Bruce | 25 (3.125) | L/L | 12th overall pick in 2005 amateur draft | '11-'16 (Team option in '17) | Bruce Almighty, HOVA, The Boss, Bruuuuuce | AS ('11), BA #1 Prospect ('08), Top 50 ('07), Top 100 ('06) |
Chris Heisey | 27 (1.157) | R/R | 17th round pick in '06 amateur draft | Pre-arb (Projected arb after '12?) | Hi-Z, Hi-C | Reds Minor League Player of the Year ('09) |
Dennis Phipps | 26 (0) | R/R | Signed as amateur FA (5/3/04) | Pre-arb | Native of DR | |
Dave Sappelt | 25 (.053) | R/R | 9th round pick in 2008 amateur draft | Pre-arb | Sappelt's Show | Southern League AS and MVP ('10) BA AA All Star ('10), Reds Minor League Hitter of the Year ('10) |
Drew Stubbs | 27 (2.047) | R/R | 8th pick overall in 2006 amateur draft | Pre-arb (Projected arb after '12) | Stubby, Light Tower Power (LTP), StubbHub | First Red to steal 40 bases since '97 ('11), Led NL in SO ('11), BA Top 100 Prospect ('07-'08) |