Reed Reilly
| IP | 140 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.986 |
| WHIP | 1.293 |
| BB/9 | 1.35 |
| SO/9 | 5.657 |
- Full name Reed Anthony Reilly
- Born 01/05/1992 in Anaheim, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Drafted in the 7th round (224th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2014 (signed for $107,500).
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Reilly has been a vital piece of Cal Poly's bullpen for three years, and he got better every year. He had 14 saves and a 2.29 ERA in 59 relief innings in 2013 as a draft-eligible sophomore, when he ranked 191st in BA's predraft rankings. He had 10 saves and a 1.67 ERA in 34 innings through the regular season this spring, showing the ability to thrive in multiple-inning outings and bounce back quickly. Reilly has a durable 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame and some deception in his crossfire delivery, which makes his fastball play up. He pitches primarily with his fastball and dominates with it, sitting at 88-91 mph and bumping 93-94, especially early in the year. He induces plenty of ground balls and strikes out more than a batter an inning, even though his secondary stuff lags behind his fastball. His best offspeed pitch is a solid-average changeup; his curveball is usually below-average, though it flashes average. Some scouts have seen a promising slider from him, but he seldom throws it. An athletic, durable strike-thrower with a strong track record of success, Reilly could sneak into the top five to seven rounds and move quickly in a pro bullpen despite his lack of wipeout stuff.
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Reilly has been a vital piece of Cal Poly's bullpen for three years, and he got better every year. He had 14 saves and a 2.29 ERA in 59 relief innings in 2013 as a draft-eligible sophomore, when he ranked 191st in BA's predraft rankings. He had 10 saves and a 1.67 ERA in 34 innings through the regular season this spring, showing the ability to thrive in multiple-inning outings and bounce back quickly. Reilly has a durable 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame and some deception in his crossfire delivery, which makes his fastball play up. He pitches primarily with his fastball and dominates with it, sitting at 88-91 mph and bumping 93-94, especially early in the year. He induces plenty of ground balls and strikes out more than a batter an inning, even though his secondary stuff lags behind his fastball. His best offspeed pitch is a solid-average changeup; his curveball is usually below-average, though it flashes average. Some scouts have seen a promising slider from him, but he seldom throws it. An athletic, durable strike-thrower with a strong track record of success, Reilly could sneak into the top five to seven rounds and move quickly in a pro bullpen despite his lack of wipeout stuff. -
Reilly was a workhorse out of Cal Poly's bullpen as a redshirt freshman last year, going 5-2, 2.80 in 55 innings. He assumed an even more prominent role this spring, racking up 14 saves while going 2-3, 2.24 with 59 strikeouts and 16 walks in 52 innings. At 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Reilly has the build and resilient arm to handle a heavy workload. He also has a knack for dialing his fastball up a notch or two in big spots. Some scouts have seen Reilly bump 95 mph, although his comfort zone is 89-93. His fastball plays up because of his crossfire delivery, which adds deception. Scouts don't love his secondary stuff. His Frisbee slider is below-average, and it's still better than his curveball. He has some feel for a changeup, which flashes average but needs to become more consistent. Reilly's secondary stuff leaves plenty to be desired, but his ability to dominate with his fastball, along with his size and durability, could get him drafted in the top five rounds.
