Drew Koch

Drew Koch

What's up Reds Nation! I am the site expert for Blog Red Machine. I'm not an analytics guy, but numbers never lie, and I'm a sucker for a good slash line. I love the sacrifice bunt, hate instant replay and can take or leave the designated hitter.
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Analysis

3 bold predictions for Michael Lorenzen in 2020

by Drew Koch
Michael Lorenzen is not just a pitcher, he's a ball player. What can we expect from the Cincinnati Reds jack-of-all-trades heading into 2020? One...
Editorials

The Reds plethora of outfield talent necessitates a platoon

by Drew Koch
I know it's a four-letter word among a lot of baseball fans, but the Cincinnati Reds outfield depth will necessitate a platoon this season. During...
Analysis

Reds SS Jose Garcia illustrates why upgrade is unnecessary

by Drew Koch
Jose Garcia was the star of the Cincinnati Reds spring game on Tuesday. The young prospect illustrated why an upgrade at shortstop may be...
Analysis

Reds camp battle: Nick Senzel vs. Shogo Akiyama

by Drew Koch
Both Nick Senzel and Shogo Akiyama figure to play prominent roles on the Cincinnati Reds in 2020, but which player has the edge to start in center...
Analysis

Alex Powers could slink onto Reds Opening Day roster

by Drew Koch
Though he gave up a home run during Sunday's spring opener, Alex Powers has a legitimate chance to make the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster. Alex...
Prospects

Jose Garcia ranks among Keith Law's Top 100 prospects

by Drew Koch
Senior baseball writer for The Athletic Keith Law recently ranked his Top 100 prospects. Cincinnati Reds farmhand Jose Garcia made the cut. About...
Analysis

5 Reds players likely to make their big league debut in 2020

by Drew Koch
Last year, several Cincinnati Reds players made their major league debut in 2019. Who could break through into the bigs in 2020? The Cincinnati...
Analysis

Freddy Galvis' injury brings shortstop depth into question

by Drew Koch
Cincinnati Reds starting shortstop Freddy Galvis will be held out of action due to shoulder soreness. The team has little depth behind Galvis this...
Reds News

Reds OF Jesse Winker exits after hit-by-pitch

by Drew Koch
The Cincinnati Reds opened Cactus League action against the Chicago White Sox and Jesse Winker exited the game after being hit by a pitch. Reports...
Analysis

The 2020 season could be make-or-break for these 5 Reds

by Drew Koch
Last year, was a make-or-break season for Robert Stephenson. Which five players on this year's Cincinnati Reds roster face a similar...
Analysis

Alex Blandino will suffice off the bench for the Reds

by Drew Koch
Are we sleeping on Alex Blandino's ability to make the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster? The infielder may be better than we think. Several fans,...
Analysis

Predicting the starting rotation for the Louisville Bats

by Drew Koch
For all intents and purposes, the 2020 Cincinnati Reds starting rotation is set. But what might the Triple-A rotation look like for the Louisville...
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