The Cincinnati Reds have a type when it comes to the draft. In recent years, they have loved picking toolsy, athletic shortstops with the hopes that they'll stick somewhere around the diamond and develop into future stars.
One of the most anticipated prospects in this cohort is 2024 second-rounder Tyson Lewis. The Reds gave Lewis a signing bonus of just over $3 million, way above the slot value for his draft position. He didn't debut until 2025, and evaluators quickly began raving about his talent.
With his pro debut in the rearview, however, it's time to evaluate how he truly performed, and FanGraph's Eric Longenhagen had some concerning notes about Lewis in the newly released Reds prospect list.