Wiemer brings an elite glove and challenging bat to the Reds
Let’s start with what he has proven: he is an elite defender in the outfield. The Reds don’t have anyone like that, possibly in their entire farm system let alone the majors. He has really high marks for his range, his arm strength, and his arm accuracy. He is also a fast base runner, which fits right in with the Reds.
The challenge will be getting his bat in line. In 393 total MLB at-bats for Wiemer, he is slashing .201/.277/.349. He’s struck out 28.6% of the time , but does have a league average walk rate of 8.5%. His quality of contact has been league average, as well, with his hard-hit rate above league average at 38%.
The good news is he is a blank canvas at the plate in the majors. Wiemer has shown a weakness against sliders and curveballs. That may the first step in really breaking out, if he can find a better understanding of recognizing those pitches. And with all the work they need to do with Wiemer, the Reds have time. He is under team control through 2028.
The Reds outfield is a land of opportunity and Wiemer may be poised to seize it. He just has to figure out who he is at the plate.Postgame Takeaways: Cincinnati Reds fall to Cleveland Guardians 5-3Watch: 16 Years Ago: Ken Griffey Jr. Hits Home Run No. 600Veteran Mike Ford Becomes Free Agent After Being Outrighted to Triple-AJeff has hosted the only daily podcast covering the Cincinnati Reds since 2018. He’s been a life long fan of the Reds. He was at Clinchmas and the 2015 Home Run Derby.
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