27 year-old Jeff Keppinger (Pirates #4 – 2001) went 1 for 4 with a 2B and a R. In 37 PAs at Louisville is hitting .382/.421/.441
25 year old Justin Mallett (does anybody know how his last name is pronounced?) (Reds undrafted FA – 2003) started his first game of the year, throwing 6 IP giving up 4 H, 2 ER, and 3 BB while striking out 9. He has a 3.00 ERA with 14 H, 8 BB, and 26 Ks in 21 IP. This man should remain a starter!!
20 year-old Jay FREAKIN’ Bruce (Reds #1 – 2005) went 2 for 4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. He is now hitting .333/.377/.610
23 year-old Adam Rosales (Reds #12 – 2005) went 1 for 3 with a HR. He is now hitting .300/.414/.522
21 year-old Drew Stubbs (Reds #1 – 2006) went 1 for 3 with 3 R and 2 BB. Stubbs is hitting .264/.330/.356
19 year-old Juan Francisco went 1 for 5, but the one with a was a grand slam. He is hitting .287/.316/.553. He has 6 HR and 20 RBI. 6 HR leads the MWL, and 20 RBI puts him 2nd.
21 year-old Jordan Smith (Reds #6 – 2006) pitched another gem going 6 innings giving up just a H, and a BB, while recording 7 Ks. He has 2.96 ERA with 18 H, 6 BB, and 24 Ks in 24.1 IP…..NICE.