Former first-round pick Robert Stephenson has struggled to live up to the hype since he debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016. He has shown flashes, but inconsistencies have led to many fans questioning if he would ever develop into a major league starter. While he hasn’t done that, Stephenson found a home in the bullpen this season.
Stephenson’s inconsistency has long-since stemmed from his lack of command and the number of walks he allows. This issue has plagued Stephenson throughout his entire professional career, especially after his first two seasons in the minors.
Robert Stephenson was one of the final players to make the cut coming out of spring training.