Cody Reed
| IP | 331 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.181 |
| WHIP | 1.187 |
| BB/9 | 2.855 |
| SO/9 | 10.006 |
- Full name Cody A. Reed
- Born 06/07/1996 in Athens, AL
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 245 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School Ardmore
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Drafted in the 2nd round (54th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014 (signed for $1,034,500).
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The track record for Alabama prep arms is not strong, as Jake Peavy accounts for almost all of the success of Alabama high school pitchers since the draft moved to one phase. Reed is by far the best prep arm in the state this year and will likely be the only one selected in the top five rounds. He has been a man among boys this spring, as 84 percent of his outs have come via strikeout. Reed has one 21-strikeout game (against 22 batters faced), one 20-strikeout game and two 19-strikeout games. His stuff has improved significantly since the showcase circuit last summer, especially in the latter half of the spring. Reed has been 91-95 mph, touching 96 down the stretch with above-average fastball life. He has deception in his delivery and hitters struggle to pick the ball up out of his hand. The Vanderbilt commit has a four-pitch mix, and his slider and curveball have at least above-average potential. Evaluators project solid-average control. Some think Reed might be a reliever in the long run, as he throws from an arm slot below three-quarters and has effort to his delivery. He is a "we're not selling jeans here" player, with a thick 6-foot-2, 260-pound build that will require maintenance as he ages. Reed will turn 18 on the final day of the draft.
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The Royals drafted their own Cody Reed--a second-rounder from Northwest Mississippi CC--in 2013. The Diamondbacks' version also hails from the South (Ardmore, Ala.), also is lefthanded and also went in the second round (2014). Reed made a strong debut in 2014, pitching his way to Rookie-level Missoula. He's a big-bodied southpaw who will constantly needs to work on his conditioning. While his high school velocity topped out at 96 mph in the spring before the draft, he worked in the 90-91 range, topping off at 93, at Missoula. Reed projects to have a plus fastball with good angle that he keeps down in the zone. His slider with sharp break also is a quality pitch. His changeup still is a work in progress, but he shows a good feel for it. With advanced pitchability and confidence in his repertoire, Reed could make the jump to low Class A Kane County in 2015. Since he won't turn 19 until June, his more likely assignment will be at short-season Hillsboro. He has the durability to be a mid-rotation starter.
Draft Prospects
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The track record for Alabama prep arms is not strong, as Jake Peavy accounts for almost all of the success of Alabama high school pitchers since the draft moved to one phase. Reed is by far the best prep arm in the state this year and will likely be the only one selected in the top five rounds. He has been a man among boys this spring, as 84 percent of his outs have come via strikeout. Reed has one 21-strikeout game (against 22 batters faced), one 20-strikeout game and two 19-strikeout games. His stuff has improved significantly since the showcase circuit last summer, especially in the latter half of the spring. Reed has been 91-95 mph, touching 96 down the stretch with above-average fastball life. He has deception in his delivery and hitters struggle to pick the ball up out of his hand. The Vanderbilt commit has a four-pitch mix, and his slider and curveball have at least above-average potential. Evaluators project solid-average control. Some think Reed might be a reliever in the long run, as he throws from an arm slot below three-quarters and has effort to his delivery. He is a "we're not selling jeans here" player, with a thick 6-foot-2, 260-pound build that will require maintenance as he ages. Reed will turn 18 on the final day of the draft.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Not to be confused with the lefthander Cody Reed whom the Royals traded to the Reds for Johnny Cueto in July, this Cody Reed is from an Alabama high school. He has a large frame and will need to continue to work at his conditioning. The big-bodied southpaw also carries a big fastball. Reed touched 94 mph this season and sat 91-92 with good command. He doesn't yet possess swing-and-miss secondary offerings, but his fastball is "impossible" to square up, according to a scout. Reed's low three-quarters arm slot provides deception such that hitters have a tough time picking up the ball. His inconsistent slider and changeup need considerable improvement for him to remain in the rotation, but he has a potentially durable build and a fastball made for starting. "As a high school kid, he hasn't gone through the rigors that a college pitcher does," one NWL manager said. "I don't know what his long term (role) is--if he's a starter or reliever." -
For the second year in a row, a big-bodied lefty from the South named Cody Reed went in the second round of the draft. While last year's version was a Mississippi juco product taken by the Royals, this year's Cody Reed is from an Alabama high school and was one of three Vanderbilt commits signed by the Diamondbacks. Reed has a bulky build and will need to stay on top of his conditioning, but he also brings a big fastball to the table. While he didn't work at his typical mid-90s prep velocity in the AZL, Reed instead settled at 90-91 mph but projects to regain his former speed as he settles into a pro routine. Most importantly, Reed throws strikes and commands his pitches, and he gave up earned runs in only one of his 10 AZL outings. His low three-quarters arm slot provides deception such that hitters have a tough time picking up the ball. His slider is a quality pitch with a sharp break, and he's working to improve his changeup. While some projections have Reed eventually working out of the bullpen, the Diamondbacks believe he can remain a starter. "He's got a lot of durability," D-backs manager Luis Urueta said, "and he can be a No. 2 or 3 starter."
