In 2016 the Cincinnati Reds’ offense was held back by a lack of home runs and OBP. Ironically, in the year that the pitching staff gave up a historic number of home runs, the offense ranked 11th in home runs in the National League. Playing in Great American Ballpark that won’t happen again in 2017.
First baseman Joey Votto and left fielder Adam Duvall will both hit more than 25 home runs, especially with their starts to this season. If they stay healthy, Votto’s heir apparent at first Eugenio Suarez, shortstop Zack Cozart and catcher Devin Mesoraco should all hit at least 15 home runs.