Weekly Bats Spring Training Update From Reds Camp
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The 2013 Louisville Bats roster is becoming clearer as the season approaches. We found out last month that lightning fast, base-stealing sensation Billy Hamilton would be on the Bats’ Opening Day roster. Tuesday afternoon, we learned a couple other names that we’ll see at Louisville Slugger Field.
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Lefty starting pitcher Tony Cingrani, rated the #3 prospect in the Reds’ system by Baseball America, was optioned to Louisville Tuesday. In three appearances for the Reds this spring, the left-hander (0–1, 9.00 ERA in 4 innings) has allowed 4 runs on 5 hits with a walk and 5 strikeouts. The Evergreen, Illinois native did see some regular season action with the Reds last season. Cingrani pitched in three games in the Majors (0–0, 1.80 ERA, 5IP), allowing 4 hits and 2 walks, while amassing an impressive 9 strikeouts.
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Tuesday, the Reds also optioned righty starter Daniel Corcino to Louisville. Corcino, rated the Reds’ #4 prospect by Baseball America, spent most of last season alongside Cingrani at Double-A Pensacola under new Bats manager Jim Riggleman. Corcino has also seen action in three games this spring (1–0, 6.75 ERA, 4IP) allowing 3 runs on 3 hits with 5 walks and 2 strikeouts.
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In other moves Tuesday, the Reds reassigned right-handed pitchers Nick Christiani and Chad Rogers as well as catcher Nevin Ashley, infielder Kristopher Negron, and outfielder Ryan LaMarre to minor league camp. There’s a good chance all of these guys will see time at Louisville Slugger Field this season.
In five spring outings, Christiani (0–0, 4.76 ERA, 5.2 IP) is allowing opponents to hit just .190 off him. In four games, Rogers (0–0, 5.06 ERA, 5.1 IP) has struck out 4 hitters while allowing just 1 walk.
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Negron (.500 BA, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR) has continued his hot spring. The New Jersey-native is tied for the team lead in batting average and leads the squad in slugging percentage at 1.100. Ashley, known for his defensive prowess, has put together a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in 18 innings behind the plate. LaMarre has shown some power with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored in 10 games this spring.
The season is nearly here and we’re learning more and more about who will take the field for the Bats in 2013. Check back next week for another update on probable Louisville Bats in Reds Spring Training.
