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Craig Reed
Starting Pitcher | Grand Rapids Red Dogs
Pitching He's got a really stong arm, so he can blow it by you on occasion. Reed can get into trouble with walks, and there's concern about him being able to maintain his stuff over the whole season. Reed has to keep the ball down, especially against lefties, or he gets hit hard and often. Dating back to his days in the minors, Reed has been more effective against righthanders than lefthanders.
Defense & Hitting He has a quick pickoff move, but sometimes concentrates on pitching so much that he forgets about runners. He gets off the mound fairly quickly and his throws to first are hard. Reed is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Reed has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Grand Rapids Red Dogs have been known to use Reed as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook The Grand Rapids Red Dogs signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Reed like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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