Today MLB Pipeline unleashed their newest rankings for each team. The August refresh each year happens to include all of Major League Baseball team’s draft picks from July. The Cincinnati Reds are sitting with SIX total, still, and that’s with Chase Burns graduating.
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Another Cincinnati Top Prospect Summer
Pipeline has been very kind to the Cincinnati Reds of late when it comes to rankings – this marks the 3rd year in a row that the Reds have had more than 5 top 100 prospects, which even though Nick Krall has caught some heat from us, you have to give him commendations for.
Sal Stewart – 3B/2B/DH – 31/100
Starting off the Reds’ list at 31st overall, Sal Stewart. He has been incredible all year and has not missed a beat or been challenged at any level he’s played so far this year. He’s currently slashing .313/.371/.588/.959 in 21 games and 80 ABs at AAA Louisville Bats. He’s knocking on the door, and will certainly be a September call up.
Rhett Lowder – RHP – 63/100
Rhett Lowder hasn’t been able to play in 2025 so far, and likely may even miss time in 2026 if it’s the big dreadful surgery that’s looming… but he’s coming in for the Reds at 63rd overall still, which is a nice convenience for Krall. It shows the game still respects what Lowder has been able to do.
Alfredo Duno – C/DH – 75/100
BIG ALFREDO. This kid is incredible. Coming in at 75th overall, Duno was the Reds top international signing a few years ago and he’s been a force to be reckoned with in A on the year. A lot of us are sitting here puzzled why he’s still in Daytona. He’s slashing .271/.416/.449/.865 in 93 games which is big because he spent a large part of 2024 hurt. Such a polished hitter, Duno is rocking a 77:80 BB:K in a tough, usually pitcher dominant FSL.
Tyson Lewis – SS – 85/100
Tyson Lewis got off to a hot start in the ACL which rewarded him an earlier promotion to A ball. His Exit Velocities have caught the attention of many scouts, including some that discuss on X. Since being promoted, he’s looked a little overmatched at times, but he’s still just a kid at 19 years old, he should get adjusted quick and start his tear again.
Steele Hall – SS – 89/100
Freshly drafted at 9th overall in 2025 from the Cincinnati Reds, Steele Hall makes the cut from Pipeline. He is known as a toolsy kid, but his speed and defense primarily are carrying that bio. Steele needs to prove he can hit and that’s what’s coming. Steele just freshly turned 18 years old 2 weeks ago on 7/24, so there’s plenty of time to fill out his body and learn to be a professional. He is ranked 89th overall.
Cam Collier – 1B/DH – 100/100
Cam is still on the list, surprisingly. Cam has really struggled with his power stroke in 2025, and that has caused him to slide down lists quite a bit. I’m kind of shocked the Reds didn’t move him at the deadline given their current team structure. I think he’ll be one of the most talked about players in any negotiations Krall may have in the Winter. He’s currently slashing .224/.365/.293/.658 in 44 games which is a ginormous yucky. He’s logged 33 hits, and 10 of those have been doubles. We’re all hoping he can pick back up soon.
