Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Rece Hinds, 25-year-old outfielder, was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on May 17, 2026. The move was made to create roster space for catcher P.J. Higgins after Jose Trevino was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury. Hinds, a second-round draft pick in 2019, had an impressive debut in 2024 with 5 home runs in his first 6 games and earned NL Player of the Week honors. However, he has struggled significantly since, posting a .118 batting average (9-for-80) with 39 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 2 home runs in 27 career games. In 2026, he went 4-for-33 with 18 strikeouts in 12 games before being optioned to Triple-A. Despite his struggles, he is expected to be claimed off waivers due to his speed-power skill set.
Strengths
- + Impressive power potential demonstrated in 2024 debut (5 HRs in first 6 games)
- + NL Player of the Week honors during debut week in 2024
- + Speed-power skill set valued by scouts
- + Second-round draft pick (2019) with pedigree
- + Expected to be claimed off waivers by another organization
- + Recent home run (May 15, 2026) shows power still present
About
Rece Hinds is a right fielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
Player Overview
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