Robert Stephenson

[lollipopcurve]

Stephenson seems like a bright kid, no nonsense. I think the Reds may have a good one here, so long as he stays healthy.

[batsfan]

This most likely means nothing, but he was getting hit hard when I saw him pitch in a minor league intersquad game last week.

[TOBTTReds]

This most likely means nothing, but he was getting hit hard when I saw him pitch in a minor league intersquad game last week.

You're right, it means nothing. But good to know in general since we are craving anything we can hear about him.

[Tommyjohn25]

Dumb question. Where did he end up to start the season?

[dougdirt]

Dumb question. Where did he end up to start the season?

Extended spring training.

[Tommyjohn25]

Thanks Doug!

[Blitz Dorsey]

I would love to see him pitching for Dayton right now. Oh well. Have to wait for Billings I suppose.

[crazybob60]

Are there any rumblings at all where he might go after extended ST? I saw over a month ago talk was of mid-May or so being in Dayton, but has anything else been said?

[Blitz Dorsey]

Are there any rumblings at all where he might go after extended ST? I saw over a month ago talk was of mid-May or so being in Dayton, but has anything else been said?

I bet he'll start off at Billings when they get crackin' in late June. Then if he does well, he'll get a late-season call-up to Dayton. Then next season he'll start at Dayton. Can't wait to see him pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Robert Stephenson Cincinnati Reds 1st Round Pick-2011 - YouTube

Sorry if this has been posted in another thread, but I really like this kid (God, I'm 22. Why am I talking like this).

[camisadelgolf]

Sorry if this has been posted in another thread, but I really like this kid (God, I'm 22. Why am I talking like this).

You're a good kid. Don't worry about it.

[Vottomatic]

Geez. When are we going to see this kid pitching in our minors?

[TOBTTReds]

Geez. When are we going to see this kid pitching in our minors?

Probably June 18 Missoula Osprey at Billings Mustangs

[Blitz Dorsey]

Jamie Ramsey posted something on Twitter that Stephenson will start this season at Billings and it's a surprise because he was slated to begin with the AZL Reds.

Uh, no he wasn't. He was always "slated" for Billings. It's amazing how some of these guys can cover the team and have no idea what they're talking about. (See, it's not just Fay who is bad. Sheldon leaves a lot to be desired too.)

[TOBTTReds]

Jamie Ramsey posted something on Twitter that Stephenson will start this season at Billings and it's a surprise because he was slated to begin with the AZL Reds.

Uh, no he wasn't. He was always "slated" for Billings. It's amazing how some of these guys can cover the team and have no idea what they're talking about. (See, it's not just Fay who is bad. Sheldon leaves a lot to be desired too.)

Yeah, I don't know if anyone really thought he was going to AZL. High School picks from the year prior rarely stay back in AZL/GCL unless he really isn't ready.