Who: Mitch Piatnik

Position: Outfield

Personal: S/R; 6-0, 170 pounds

Born: Sept. 12, 1994 (21)

Birthplace: Winter Haven, Fla.

School: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.

Drafted: By Reds in Round 8 in 2015.

Notable: Played shortstop at Billings; started season at Dayton, was assigned to Billings after one month and returned to Dayton on July 1, switching positions to mostly center field. Great speed and outfield range but strikeouts (91 in 203 at-bats) is a concern.

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