The Reds took the 6'4" 200 lb,lefthander, Tony Cingrani, with the third choice in the 2011 draft out of Rice University.
Cingrani was used as the closer at Rice University this spring but prior to this season the 21-year old was a starter. The southpaw has logged five starts for Billings in the Pioneer League with a 0-1 record and a 2.70 ERA. He has 18 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings and issued just one walk.
Jared Burton, who spent time at the Reds complex in Goodyear, Arizona before the Pioneer League season began mentioned Cingrani as someone who has major league potential.
"He throw easy," Burton said, referring to his pitching motion. Cingrani can get the ball to the plate at 97 mph at times but throws in the lower to mid 90's with good command. The hurler from New Lenox, Illinois has held opponents scoreless in four of his five outings. The Billings staff is "stretching him out" as he has progressed from two inning stints to three.
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- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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