Jonathan India was the first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 2018. The former Florida Gator was highly-touted coming out of college as an advanced hitter. In two-plus seasons in the minor leagues, India has yet to showcase that potential and a slow start in Cactus League play hasn’t helped either.
Yesterday, India came in as a defensive substitution in the bottom of the sixth inning for second baseman Alfredo Rodriguez. India went 0-for-1, flying out to center field in his first at-bat and drawing a five-pitch during his second plate appearance.