When it comes to the prized position player prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system, 21-year-old Jesse Winker stands above the rest — and for good reason. The Double-A Pensacola outfielder has slashed .292/.398/.481 in over 1,100 plate appearances in the minors. Most talent evaluators believe it’s a cinch Winker will be a solid starter in the bigs; some peg Winker as a future All-Star.
But there’s another young outfielder making his way through the Reds system. He won’t turn 23 until mid-July and he’s Mike Trout-ing his way through the typically pitcher-friendly Florida State League at High-A Daytona.