Reds history: Robby, JB, and Aristides Aquino

How is it that in just a few weeks, Reds right fielder Aristides Aquino has went from another Reds prospect getting a shot in the big leagues to being in the same company as two Reds legends in Frank Robinson and Johnny Bench?

It’s incredible and can only happen in baseball, the most unique of all sports.

I watched Aquino play twice for the Dayton Dragons in 2015. He was nothing special that year (.234, 5 home runs, 27 RBI’s) and the only thing that stood out for me was his play in right field. I loved his arm, size and athleticism – but that was about it.

His reign of terror the last two weeks batting cleanup for the Cincinnati Reds is history in itself. Only two other Reds in my lifetime…