After missing out on Middletown native Kyle Schwarber, Cincinnati Reds fans are wondering where Nick Krall and the front office will turn next. Cincinnati's pursuit of a power-bat could lead them back to the NL Central and former Milwaukee Brewers slugger Rhys Hoskins.
Hoskins starred for the Philadelphia Phillies a few years back, but a devastating injury sidelined the rising star for the entire 2023 season. The Brewers provided a soft landing spot for Hoskins in 2024 and signed him to a two-year deal.
In 2024. Hoskins hit just .214/.303/.419, but he watched 26 balls leave the yard and ranked among the top 25% in both barrel rate and walk rate.