The Cincinnati Reds made Nick Lodolo their first-round selection with the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft. Lodolo is a left-handed pitcher from TCU and was the first pitcher taken in the MLB Draft and is viewed by many to be the best college pitcher in a weak draft class.
Cincinnati had been projected by many outlets to select Lodolo with their first-round pick, but Alex Manoah, Hunter Bishop, and Zach Thompson were also possibilities. The draft was so talent-heavy on position players, that the Reds were thought by many to have a chance to take the southpaw with their first-round pick.