While the Cincinnati Reds grabbed the No. 1 ranked college pitcher with their first-round selection last night, one of the top ranked high school pitching prospects is still available. The Reds have shown an appetite for going after highly-rated talent on Day 2. Might Matthew Allan fit the bill?
Last year, the Cincinnati Reds selected Mike Siani in the fourth round of the MLB Draft. Siani had committed to the University of Virginia, but when the Reds offered him an overslot bonus of $2M, the best defensive outfielder in last year’s draft couldn’t say no. Siani’s slot value was just over $500,000.