Draft Dope: Reds

June 6, 2007

Draft History (Click the year to view the picks)
Year	Top Pick
1992	Chad Mottola
1993	Pat Watkins
1994	C.J. Nitkowski
1995	Brett Tomko
1996	John Oliver
1997	Brandon Larson
1998	Austin Kearns
1999	Ty Howington
2000	David Espinoza
2001	*Jeremy Sowers
2002	Chris Gruler
2003	Ryan Wagner
2004	Homer Bailey
2005	Jay Bruce
2006	Drew Stubbs
* did not sign

Scouting Director: Chris Buckley (first year: 2006)
Order in 2007 Rotation: 15th
Extra Picks: Supplemental first round (34th, for loss of Type A free agent Rich Aurilia to Giants), supplemental first round (53rd, for loss of Type B free agent Scott Schoeneweis to Mets),  third round (104th for Aurilia)
Lost Picks: None
Trend: The Reds have started to find talent, first under Terry Reynolds (who is now farm director), then again last year with ex-Blue Jays scouting director Chris Buckley making the final calls. Buckley's background was borne out in the heavy dose of middle infielders in last year's class.
This Year's Outlook: The Reds pick at 15th and have two extra picks in the supplemental first round (as well as an extra third-rounder), and the thin crop of infielders--especially the lack of college prospects--may prompt them to go in that direction at 15. After going college-heavy last year, look for the Reds to follow the talent to the prep ranks in 2007.