It’s hardly surprising that a former #2 overall draft pick with a 105 mph fastball landed as the top prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system, but it’s been an admittedly long road for Hunter Greene despite still just being a 22 year old.
A forearm strain, Tommy John surgery, and an entirely lost 2020 minor league season have been hurdles for him to clear during his early pro career, but his 2021 campaign finally gave us all a chance to see what he’s capable of when healthy. What he’s capable of, by the way, is a helluva lot, and he’s again worthy of the top prospect spot in the system.