It has only been two drafts, but the idea of the Cincinnati Reds dipping into the Pittsburgh area to take a prep position player with their top draft pick might need a refresher for you. That’s precisely what they did with Austin Hendrick of West Allegheny High School, a player a bit old for his class who turned 19 shortly after draft day and eschewed attending college to sign a professional deal with the Reds.
That story might have a second chapter in 2022, as the Reds continue to be linked with taking shortstop Cole Young of North Allegheny High School (Wexford, PA), a player who, like Hendrick, will turn 19 shortly after draft day - his birthday is July 29th.