Utility player Derek Dietrich talked about signing with the Reds and what positions he could play as he competes for a spot on the 25-man roster. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Throughout the last three seasons, no Major Leaguer was hit by more pitches than new Reds infielder Derek Dietrich.
It’s not a category that most hitters want to be associated with, but it’s one way for Dietrich to show his toughness. He was hit by 21 pitches last year, 18 pitches in 2017 and a National League-leading 24 pitches in ’16.
Shin-Soo Choo was hit a Reds-record 26 times in 2013, but no Reds player was hit more than nine times last year.