... and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Tanner Rainey worked exclusively in relief while in college, so it was a surprise when the Reds initially developed him as a starter after selecting him with the 71 st overall pick in 2015. Tanner Rainey - #21 - Relief Pitcher - Washington Nationals - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Tanner Rainey from CBSSports.com. When the Cincinnati Reds drafted Tanner Rainey they first had the idea to put him into the rotation. Cincinnati Reds RHP prospect Tanner Rainey comes in at #22 on the 2016 prospect list. On the 20th he finally allowed a hit, and even gave up a run, but closed out the month with a solid final ten days. !…….if he can figure out his control”. He walked 13% of the batters he faced in 2017, which is a bit higher than you’d like to see – even from a reliever. That came with 11 strikeouts, but he also hit two batters in that stretch, too. On the 17th the righty allowed a solo home run against Mississippi. The fastball works in the mid-to-upper-90’s and can hit triple digits.
Even if he stays in the bullpen as a professional, he could end up pitching in high-leverage situations. In four games he allowed seven runs in 2.1 innings with five walks and just two strikeouts. Still, he dominated the Florida State League with a 1.50 ERA, one walk and 20 strikeouts in 12.0 innings.May began with things going in the same direction for Tanner Rainey.
“He’s going to be great!! If a team wanted to put him in the rotation, they'd have to teach him a changeup and help him adjust to the increased workload of a starter. Rainey could be the first senior to be drafted, but the team that takes him won't just be seeking a discount on his signing bonus. But it's his pitching that has had him climbing draft boards all spring. Over the first half of the month he allowed just one run on two hits in 7.0 innings with 13 strikeouts. Tanner Rainey Scouting Report. If you look at his ascent to the majors, you’ll see he was clearly rushed in his development as a starter. Control was a problem as he walked 11 batters and hit two more. I suppose it’s possible he forces his way up if he just flat out dominates AA and then AAA, but I would classify that as a good problem to have as if he puts it all together, then he could potentially step right into a set up role behind Raisel Iglesias and maybe make an Iglesias trade palatable if a haul could be had (or a top 25 prospect plus a couple solid pieces).I think this is true with a lot of “TOP 30 PROSPECTS” per team.It is nice to see Tanner Rainey progress. That rate jumped up to 16% in limited action with Pensacola. It was the last run he would allow on the season. The 23-year-old right hander made just seven appearances on the month for Daytona. His slider is also a true power pitch. Over the next seven games and 8.2 innings Rainey allowed just one hit and struck out 14 batters with five walks. The second half wasn’t quite as good, but was still a strong showing. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 235lb (188cm, 106kg) .
But that said, I agree, these are all human beings and their personality and makeup can make them a better fit for one role over the other.The same old song and dance. Very interested to see how Weiss does this year too.The Hughes and Hernandez signings allowed CIN to avoid rushing these two excellent relief prospects.Weiss, Herget, Rainey, Ariel Hernandez, Hendrix, the Reds have some interesting arms for bullpen possibilities over the next few years, and that’s not even counting the guys who don’t make the rotation. The only hit he allowed was a solo home run.
Get the latest stats, rankings, scouting reports, and more about Washington Nationals player Tanner Rainey on Baseball America He walked no one, allowed no hits, and struck out 18 of the 25 batters he faced. That lasted for 2015 and most of 2016, but in August of that season he moved to the bullpen and found all kinds of success. Over the first half of the month he allowed just one run in 8.2 innings. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and he pairs it with an above-average slider. just something I noticed.I would think the additional reps working on improved mechanics pitchers get working as a starter would accelerate their development. Iglesias had a pretty good showing as a starter after mostly relieving in Cuba. In his first six appearances for the Daytona Tortugas he threw 8.0 innings where the only base runner that reached came on an error. Browse Icon Sportswire for more incredible images of Tanner Rainey. College coaches aren’t stupid and there are reasons they make guys relievers. Without improvements in the walk rate, Rainey profiles more as a 6th or 7th inning reliever. It was the second half of the month that saw things start to go south.