Tyson Lewis Stats & Scouting Report

AB	188
AVG	.340
OBP	.396
SLG	.532
HR	6

Full name Tyson Lewis
Born 01/10/2006 in Omaha, NE
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Millard West
Drafted in the 2nd round (51st overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2024 (signed for $3,047,500).

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School: Millard West HS, Omaha, Neb. Commit/Drafted: Arkansas
Age At Draft: 18.5
BA Grade: 55/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 50.

Nebraska isn’t typically a high-concentration state for prep talent, but in 2024 both Lewis and Kale Fountain have the potential to be top-three-rounds picks from the Cornhusker State. Since 2000, just two high school players from Nebraska have been drafted in the top three rounds: shortstop Cole Stobbe in 2016 and catcher Jakson Reetz in 2014. The state’s one and only high school first-rounder was righthander Jim Haller in 1970. Lewis is a standout athlete and lefthanded-hitting shortstop with a 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. He had a 4-for-8 showing at the 2023 Area Code Games, then came out early this spring with more strength and quicker hands while dominating Prep Baseball Report’s Super 60 Pro showcase athletic testing. At the event, Lewis turned in a 6.4-second 60-yard dash time, which reinforced his plus speed, and he also showed off a simplified swing. Lewis previously had a neutral stance with a big leg kick and arm bar. Now he uses a wider setup in the box with a simpler lower half and also ditched the arm bar. The result is a more natural looking operation that could allow him to make more contact and tap into his solid-average raw power if he sticks with the stance. Lewis is athletic enough for a chance at shortstop, though he might wind up outgrowing the position and fitting better at third base or in the outfield. He’s an Arkansas commit.

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BA Grade/Risk: 55/High

Adjusted Grade: 40

Track Record: After leading Omaha’s Millard West High to a Nebraska state title, Lewis became the highest-drafted prep hitter in state history when the Reds selected him with the 51st pick of the 2024 draft. He was one of the most productive hitters in the Arizona Complex League in 2025, and he was one of the better hitters in the Low-A Florida State League over the second half of the season.

Scouting Report: As productive as Lewis was in his pro debut, the Reds are excited about what he might yet become. He is a long, lean, lefthanded hitter with plenty of room to fill out further, but he already hits the ball exceptionally hard. He had the highest 90th percentile exit velocity of all minor league teenagers with at least 100 plate appearances in 2025. His swing has a high finish that leads to majestic lofted home runs at his best, but he often lets the ball get deep on him, limiting him to driving the ball to left field. He began to show more pull-side power late in the 2025 season. Defensively, Lewis’ footwork limits him at shortstop, but his plus arm makes up for some of his other limitations. He’s an above-average runner underway, but he needs time to get to speed and doesn’t have a quick first step. His tool set would fit at third base or in center field if he eventually slides off shortstop.

The Future: The Reds had Lewis play some third base in instructional league. They aren’t ruling out him staying at shortstop, but his bat should fit at multiple positions. Even scouts who aren’t as enamored of Lewis believe he’s a big leaguer. Some see an impact regular, especially if he gets bigger and stronger, as expected. Lewis should spend the majority of 2026 at High-A Dayton. He had the kind of power potential the Reds have lacked in recent years.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60.