The rapidly unfolding transformation of Brantley Bell

Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsIt is really difficult to stick out among the Cincinnati Reds’ star-studded Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts roster. That’s because seven of the organization’s top 16 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline, are currently playing out assignments there, including four of the top 10 and three of the top six. That group includes big names such as Taylor Trammell, Tyler Stephenson, Jose Siri and Tony Santillan, and still leaves off guys who aren’t listed high on Reds prospect lists. Ibandel Isabel, the record-setting power-hitting first baseman is there, as is former international signing splash (?) Alfredo Rodriguez. Simply put, the Lookouts are a team loaded with players who could have a major impact on the future of the Reds’ organization. And through 44 games, the best player on that team has been Brantley Bell.

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