MESA, Ariz. –– Since the Cincinnati Reds drafted the young phenom who had already been on the cover of Sports Illustrated, starting pitcher Hunter Greene has been the face of the team’s future.
Through two long rebuilds, Greene’s potential was as big of a reason as any that the Reds could turn the franchise around. Greene has always embraced high expectations. His 100-plus mph fastball, emotional presence on the mound and commitment to the community around him made him a potential franchise player.
The future is now for Greene. In just his second season in MLB, Greene will be the Reds’ Opening Day starter and face the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on March 30.