The JJ Bleday File:
Charlie Goldsmith and multiple reports indicate the Reds have reached a deal with outfielder JJ Bleday. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports it is one-year, $1.4M.
28 year old, left-handed batter.
1st round selection (4th overall) in 2019 draft. The Reds selected Nick Lodolo 7th overall in that draft.
2025: .212-.294-.404-.698, OPS+ 98, 14 HR, 39 RBI
He was demoted to AAA twice last season, hitting. 353 in 28 games.
2024: .243-.324-.437-.762, OPS+ 120, 43 2B, 20 HR, 60 RBI
2025 splits: .180 vs RHP, .324 vs LHP
2025 walk rate of 10.5% is above league average of 8.4.
2025 strikeout rate of 26.5% is above league average of 22.2.
He's a career fly ball hitter. 31.8% of balls were in the air last year, above MLB average of 24.0.
Career starts by position:
CF 257
LF 63
RF 29
2025 in CF/Defensive Runs Saved
Friedl -10
Bleday -8
Career GABP: 7 games, 2 HR, .290 in 33 plate appearances.
