2021 Cincinnati Reds Instructional League Roster

Run, don’t walk, to Goodyear, Ariz., to get a look at one of the hottest prospects in the game. He’s lanky, lightning-quick and gifted with light-tower power and already in the conversation for a spot on the Top 100 Prospects list. Of course, we’re talking about Elly De La Cruz, who went from anonymous to unstoppable in about the same amount of time it took for one of his home runs to clear the fence. His at-bats should be required viewing for those prowling the backfields in the desert heat. 

The Reds’ roster isn’t a one-man show, however. Far from it. You want power? Check out catcher Mat Nelson, who led the NCAA in longballs in 2021, and third baseman Rece Hinds, possessor of some of the sport’s most prodigious pop. Shortstop Jose Torres hasn’t been in the system long, but the North Carolina State product already drew some nice compliments from those who saw him in the Low-A East. 

And if it’s velocity you’re after, check out righthander Joe Boyle. The Notre Dame product might not dot the corners with regularity, but he’ll give the ol’ Stalker Pro a workout. 

Name Position Age
Joe Boyle RHP 22
Ryan Cardona RHP 21
Reynaldo Cruz RHP 19
Jose Franco RHP 20
Yomil Maysonet RHP 21
James Proctor RHP 23
Gabriel Aguilera RHP 21
Kevin Abel RHP 22
Julian Aguiar RHP 20
Donovan Benoit RHP 22
Dennis Boatman RHP 21
Myles Gayman RHP 23
Jake Gozzo RHP 24
Damian Henderson LHP 24
Owen Holt RHP 22
Jefferson Lopez RHP 20
Hunter Parks RHP 20
Nicolo Pinazzi LHP 21
Jake Stevenson RHP 24
Anthony Zimmerman RHP 25
Wilfred Astudillo C 21
Hayden Jones C 21
Mat Nelson C 22
Andruw Salcedo C 18
Michael Trautwein C 22
Donovan Antonia 2B 18
Austin Callahan 3B 20
Elly De La Cruz INF 19
Ilvin Fernandez 3B 20
Rece Hinds 3B 21
Ruben Ibarra 1B 22
Ivan Johnson SS/2B 22
Matt McLain SS 22
Braylin Minier SS 18
Jose Torres SS 21
Michel Triana 1B 21
Deivid Alcantara OF 18
Jay Allen OF 18
Yerlin Confidan OF 18
Blake Dunn OF 23
Austin Hendrick OF 20
Jack Rogers OF 22
Justice Thompson OF 21
STRENGTH CAMP
Eddy Alcantara LHP 21
Elkyn Chirinos RHP 21
Vladimir Gutierrez RHP 20
Nestor Lorant RHP 19
Leonardo Balcazar INF 17
Carlos Jorge INF 18
Ariel Almonte OF 17
Malvin Valdez OF 17

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