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The Reds drafted 18-year old righthander Robert Stephnson with the No. 27 overall pick in this week's MLB Amateur Draft. Here's what some are saying about them:

"With most of the high-profile college pitchers already selected, the Reds went with a young right-hander with some serious upside. Best known for throwing back-to-back no-hitters this season, Stephenson sits in the low-to-mid 90s with his heater and throws a promising curveball. Standing at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, there’s still some projection left." - DJ Short, HardballTalk.com

"Stephenson, a Washington commitment, touched 97 mph with his fastball this spring and had more consistent velocity on his heater than Ross, sitting 93-95 at times. He's also got a power curveball, and his package was good enough for the Reds to pop despite their recent preference for college picks. Stephenson is the first prep pitcher the Reds have drafted in the first round since Homer Bailey in 2004." - John Manuel, Baseball America

"Stephenson also hit .324 with 14 RBIs and played right field when he wasn't on the mound. His calling card, though, was a fastball that could hit 98 mph, a sharp curveball that often proved unhittable and poise on the mound." - Ben Enos, Contra Costa Times

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