Austin Reed
| IP | 251 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.375 |
| WHIP | 1.474 |
| BB/9 | 3.586 |
| SO/9 | 6.347 |
- Full name Austin Drake Reed
- Born 10/31/1991 in Upland, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Rancho Cucamonga
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Drafted in the 12th round (370th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2010 (signed for $150,000).
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Younger brother of San Diego State ace Addison Reed, Reed is a tall and physical righty who has battled mechanical and command issues all spring. Reed's fastball sits in the high 80s and can peak at 90-91. He's also committed to the Aztecs.
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Reed dropped to the 12th round primarily because he was expected to attend San Diego State to either join or replace his brother Addison on the Aztecs staff. Neither will take the mound at Tony Gwynn Stadium next year, as Addison joined the White Sox as a third-rounder while Austin signed with the crosstown Cubs for $150,000. The younger Reed effectively mixes a fastball, curveball and changeup from a high three-quarters delivery. He already throws his fastball at 90-91 mph and could get better as he gets stronger. Citing his intelligence and ability to make adjustments on the fly, Cubs pitching coach Rick Tronerud compared Reed to Jon Garland, whom he coached in the AZL in 1997. "He's one of the most mature 18-year-old kids I've been around in this league," Tronerud said.
