Former Cincinnati Reds slugger Adam Dunn: Overrated or underrated?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 20: Adam Dunn #44 of the Cincinnati Reds bats. (Photo by Don Smith/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Is former Reds slugger Adam Dunn overrated or underrated?

Adam Dunn, or The Big Donkey as he’s colloquially referred to around the big leagues and in his hometown of Houston, Texas, is one of my favorite Cincinnati Reds of all-time. Is he the best Reds hitter of all time? No, but this Reds’ fan thinks a serious argument could be made on his behalf to erect a plaque in Cooperstown with the Big Donkey’s grin. However, I may be a bit biased.

Cincinnati used their 50th overall selection in the 1998 MLB Draft to take Dunn in the second-round. The Reds called Dunn up to The Show in July…