APRIL 3, 2022 • MLB.COM
MAX SCHROCK
His .619 BA says it, so does his manager: 'He can hit' GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- On Saturday, Max Schrock described his Cactus League approach succinctly: “Don’t think: See ball, hit ball.” With a .619...
Roster spot battle Schrock will be competing with Colin Moran and Donovan Solano for a roster spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Schrock is capable of playing many positions, which works in his favor, but he has less experience than Solano and Moran, both of whom signed major league deals with the team. Schrock was capable if not exciting last year for the Reds, hitting .288/.328/.448 in 134 plate appearances.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates ove...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Sunday Schrock isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Delino DeShields starts in left field in place of Schrock, who went 0-for-4 on Saturday and is hitting .222 in his last 10 games.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds beat Nationals 8-7 in 11 but fall further behind Cards
Aristides Aquino drove in TJ Friedl from second base with a game-ending single off the glove of second baseman Luis Garcia, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 8-...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates one, scores in loss Schrock went 1-for-1 with a triple, one RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Nationals.
Impact Schrock pinch-hit for Delino Deshields in the ninth inning and tripled off Kyle Finnegan. He started the late comeback attempt and was a part of the only two runs scored by the Reds. He primarily serves as a bench-bat and has just two RBI since Aug. 3. The 26-year-old is slashing .312/.360/.473 with two long balls, nine RBI and 14 runs scored in 100 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Soto homers twice, boosts average to .325, Nats beat Reds
National League batting leader Juan Soto homered in consecutive innings, and the Washington Nationals pushed the Cincinnati Reds further from playoff contention with a 3-2 win in t...SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against southpaw Schrock isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Schrock will head to the bench with left-hander Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Delino DeShields will start in left field and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits versus lefty Schrock is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Impact With lefty Dillon Peters on the hill for Pittsburgh, the Reds will stock up on some extra right-handed bats in the series opener. Along with Schrock, fellow lefty-hitting regular Mike Moustakas will hit the bench.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets another look as No. 2 hitter Schrock will start in left field and bat second Thursday against the Pirates.
Impact With Tyler Naquin (ribs) on the bench for the fourth game in a row, Schrock will step into his spot in the lineup for the second straight contest. In his third start of the season out of the two hole in Wednesday's 5-4 win, Schrock notched his first career stolen base and went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk to extend his hitting streak to five games.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Cincinnati Reds a seventh loss in nine games with a 5-4 wi...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs
Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nolan Arenado hits 30th homer, Cardinals beat Reds 6-4
Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer in the eighth and had three RBIs and Paul DeJong had a solo shot to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel hits tiebreaking single as Cubs beat Reds 4-3
Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 for their season-high seventh straight winSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against left-hander Schrock isn't in the lineup Monday against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Schrock will get a breather with southpaw Justin Steele starting for the Cubs. Aristides Aquino will start in left field and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers quiet Reds' bats, take series with 4-1 win
Five Detroit pitchers teamed up to allow Cincinnati just one run, Jeimer Candelerio delivered a two-run triple and the Tigers took the rubber match of the three-game series 4-1SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garneau slugs 2 homers, Tigers pound reeling Reds 15-5
Dustin Garneau hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Robbie Grossman had a three-run blast, and the Detroit Tigers routed the struggling Cincinnati Reds 15-5SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Schrock's one-of-a-kind batting stance turned him into a contributor on the Reds A significant change in Max Schrock’s batting stance got him onto the Reds roster. In 2021, he has found a role on the team.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Sits against lefty in Game 2 Schrock is out of the lineup for the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Impact The lefty-hitting Schrock will take a seat in favor of his platoon mate in left field, Aristides Aquino, with the Reds facing a southpaw (J.A. Happ) in the nightcap. Schrock started in Game 1 and went 0-for-1 before being pulled from the contest for a pinch hitter.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against lefty Schrock is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Schrock will remain on the bench for the second straight game while the Reds oppose another lefty starting pitcher (Jon Lester), but the 26-year-old appears to have captured a strong-side platoon role in left field with Jesse Winker (intercostal) on the injured list. Aristides Aquino will fill in for Schrock on Monday.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits after two straight starts Schrock is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The lefty-hitting Schrock will take a seat with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the hill for Miami, but the 26-year-old may have moved ahead of Aristides Aquino and Shogo Akiyama in the outfield pecking order to emerge as the primary replacement in left field for the injured Jesse Winker (intercostal). After starting the last two games at the position and going 2-for-4 with a walk, Schrock's OPS now sits at .841 over 72 career MLB plate appearances.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miley goes 7, Naquin extends streak, Reds beat Marlins 6-0
Wade Miley pitched six-hit ball over seven innings, Tyler Naquin homered and extended his major league-leading hitting streak, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 6-0AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woodruff strikes out 10 in Brewers' 4-1 win over Reds
Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 in six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Cincinnati 4-1, extending their NL Central lead over the Reds to 9 1/2 gamesAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins big-league roster The Reds recalled Schrock from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact He'll move up to the big-league roster as a replacement for reliever Tejay Antone (forearm), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Schrock has been excellent in spot duty for Cincinnati this season with a .945 OPS over 49 plate appearances, but he won't have a clear path to playing time at any position with the Cincinnati lineup at full strength sans left fielder Jesse Winker (rib).
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle scheduled to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Adrian Sampson on Wednesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
