Mar 2, 2021; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene pitches. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene eclipsed the 100-pitch mark for the first time this season during last night’s game in Chattanooga. The Lookouts escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Tennessee Smokies, due in no small part to Greene’s fantastic performance.
This was a statement game from Greene, who threw 101 pitches, 70 of which went for strikes. The 21-year-old had undergone Tommy John surgery in 2019, but last night’s showing proved that the former first-round pick is well on his way toward reaching his major league goals.