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Cubs' Reid sharpens six-pitch arsenal in Fall League
Cubs prospect Reid uses elite changeup and new pitches to dominate Fall League.
In brief
Cubs prospect Reid uses elite changeup and new pitches to dominate Fall League. Cubs' Dominick Reid outperforms top prospects with 14 strikeouts and a 60-grade changeup in Arizona Fall League. Originally reported by Mlb.
Cubs select Reid in 2025 Draft
Cubs selected right-hander Dominick Reid in the third round of the 2025 Draft out of Abilene Christian.
Reid's pitch arsenal
Reid throws four-seamer, sinker, cutter, curveball, changeup, and sweeper (Statcast logs as slider).
Reid's Fall League performance
Reid allowed two runs across 12 frames with 14 strikeouts, including four against Top 100 prospects.
Manager Wasinger's praise
Mesa Solar Sox manager Daniel Wasinger said Reid attacks the zone, makes pitches, and handles runners well.
Reid's shoulder injury
Reid missed nearly three months due to shoulder impingement after Single-A Myrtle Beach start.
Reid's elite changeup
Reid has a 60-grade changeup that accounted for 66 of 112 strikeouts at Abilene Christian.
Reid's pitch mechanics
Reid averages 7 feet of extension, a mark in the 92nd percentile among big league hurlers.
Reid's sweeper struggles
Reid throws sweeper to right-handed hitters with 16.7 percent zone landing rate.
The main idea
Cubs' Dominick Reid outperforms top prospects with 14 strikeouts and a 60-grade changeup in Arizona Fall League.
