Jonathan Reynoso

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #20 prospect in 2014
  One of the toolsier players in the Reds system, Reynoso appeared set to leap into prospect prominence after a solid season in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2012. Instead, he struggled at the plate in an injury-shortened stint with Rookie-level Billings before being shut down to have minor knee surgery to repair cartilage damage. Reynoso still has very loud tools. He's a plus runner who showed off his speed in 2013 with a sub-15-seconds inside-the-park home run. He's quickened his release, allowing his above-average arm to become more of a factor in the outfield. Defensively, he's solid in center field or right, though his ultimate position likely will depend on how much more weight he adds to his large frame. Reynoso has a picture-perfect swing that is simple and direct to the ball, but it hasn't mattered because he consistently sets his hands to hit too late. In instructional league, the Reds tweaked Reynoso's flat-footed stance, opening him up so he has to incorporate a small step as part of his setup. He will head to low Class A Dayton in 2014.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #10 prospect in 2013
  In a system thinned out by big league promotions and trades, Reynoso is one of the toolsiest players. Signed for only $45,000, he batted .223 in two seasons in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League before taking a big step forward in his 2012 U.S. debut. He hit .311 and led the Rookie-level Arizona League with 30 steals. Only Yorman Rodriguez can match Reynoso's all-around physicality among Reds farmhands. His best present tool is his plus speed, though he's still learning to use it. He led the AZL by getting caught stealing nine times and doesn't take good routes in center field. His 6-foot-3 frame has plenty of room to add strength, which means he could end up as a power-hitting right fielder, though his high-waisted build leads observers to believe he'll retain most of his speed as he matures. Reynoso has solid hand-eye coordination and squares up pitches over the plate. He's comfortable lining pitches off the plate to the opposite field, but he does have trouble turning on inside offerings. He has well above-average arm strength, though he's not always accurate with his throws and he needs to speed up his release. The jump from the AZL to full-season ball is steep, but Reynoso might be ready for low Class A after some time in extended spring training. The Reds are anxious to see how he'll handle better competition.

• December, 2012 Scouting Report
  Background: In a system thinned out by big league promotions and trades, Reynoso is one of the toolsiest players. Signed for only $45,000, he batted .223 in two seasons in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League before taking a big step forward in his 2012 U.S. debut. He hit .311 and led the Rookie-level Arizona League with 30 steals. Scouting Report: Only Yorman Rodriguez can match Reynoso's all-around physicality among Reds farmhands. His best present tool is his plus speed, though he's still learning to use it. He led the AZL by getting caught stealing nine times and doesn't take good routes in center field. His 6-foot-3 frame has room to add strength, which means he could end up as a power-hitting right fielder, though his high-waisted build leads observers to believe he'll retain most of his speed as he matures. Reynoso has solid hand-eye coordination and squares up pitches over the plate. He's comfortable lining pitches off the plate to the opposite field, but he does have trouble turning on inside offerings. He has well above-average arm strength, though he's not always accurate with his throws and he needs to speed up his release. The Future: The jump from the AZL to full-season ball is steep, but Reynoso might be ready for low Class A after some time in extended spring training. The Reds are anxious to see how he'll handle better competition.