Jimmy Herget will slot in at number 15 of 2018’s Red Reporter prospect list after pretty much dominating the vote. That’s fine. He had a solid season in 2017 and could get a crack at the Reds bullpen right now. But you all are sleeping on Jose Lopez, and he’s going to make you pay.
Highest 2017 Level: AA Pensacola
Eye-Poppingest Fact: Only 114 hits allowed over 147 IP; 8.8 K/9
Most Worrisome Fact: 3 BB/9, not huge “stuff”
Alias(es): “George”
The Reds drafted Lopez in the sixth round of the 2014 draft.