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Introducing Chris Okey

The Reds chose catcher Chris Okey with their second round pick, the #43 selection in the draft.

Okey (21) is from Altamonte Springs, Florida. He attended Eustis High School. Okey just finished his junior year at Clemson University where he led his team to an ACC championship. Some sources list him as 6’0”/185, others have him at 5’11″/195. All sources agree Okey throws and bats right handed.

Over his three years at Clemson, Okey played in 186 games and hit .301/.392 with isolated power of .203. His junior season produced huge, huge numbers, hitting .