The Cincinnati Reds took a small step forward in 2017. They have the fifth worst record instead of the second worst. That means they will draft a few spots lower than in the past few seasons.
In the 2016 draft the Reds selected third baseman Nick Senzel out of the University of Tennessee. He projected as an elite OBP talent with a little question about his ability to generate power. Some scouts projected that Senzel would move back to second base as a pro.
For the Reds Senzel has shown his OBP skill and improving power. Senzel was able to double his home run output from seven to fourteen in his second season as a pro.